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Roy Donald Runkle, 96

Roy Donald Runkle, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away of natural causes on Sept. 22, 2017, at 2:50 p.m. at age 96. He was a resident of Life Care at the time of his death.

Roy was born in Libby, Mont., to Enoch and Ruth Runkle and was one of eight children. He married Louise Behmerwohld on Aug. 23, 1941, in Heron, Mont. They were happily married for 67 years, and were blessed with a daughter and two sons.

Most of his life, he worked as a truck driver and mechanic. Roy had a great work ethic, which he passed on through his children and grandchildren.

Roy is survived by a sister, Dorothy Litzsinger; his children, Clyde Runkle (wife Lois Runkle), Sandra Brown, Gary Runkle (wife Barbara Runkle); nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings and his wife.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at 9491 N. Hauser Lake Road, Hauser, Idaho.

English Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit Roy’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.