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Birth:          14 Apr 1936 Antioch, Lake Co., Ill.
Death:          29 Jun 2007 Wausau, Marathon Co., Wis.

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Jenkins Fam Tree on ancestry
1940 in Antioch, Lake Co., Ill.
obit of John Thomas Runyard
Relatively Speaking tree on ancestry
Mr. David F. Runyard, age 71, of rural Wautoma, died suddenly Friday evening, June 
29, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a day of great fishing with his son and 
grandson on Lake DuBay near Wausau. He was born April 14, 1936 in Antioch, IL, the 
son of Thomas and Harriet Chase Runyard. David married Nancy M. Bailitz on 
September 12, 1959 in Antioch, IL. Nancy survives. David was raised in Antioch, and 
was a 1954 Graduate of Antioch High School. Following his graduation from Antioch 
High School, David entered the U. S. Navy and served his Country in the South 
Pacific, from 1954 to 1958, during the Korean Conflict. He attained the rank of Petty 
Officer First Class. Upon his return from service, he became employed as a Rural 
Letter Carrier by the United States Post Office in Antioch. David was employed at the 
Antioch Post Office for 32 years until his retirement in 1991. He and his wife, Nancy 
moved to their home in the Town of Marion in 1994. David loved his family. He was an 
avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to garden. He was a member of the Wautoma 
American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife of almost 48 years, Nancy; three 
sons, Michael (Vicki) Runyard of Antioch, Robert (Susan) Runyard of Twin Lakes, WI 
and James (Rita) Runyard of Lindenhurst, IL; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Kelsey, 
Collin, Matthew and Thomas; two brothers, John (Margaret) Runyard and Daniel 
(Linda) Runyard, both of Antioch; and two sisters, Katherine (Richard) Rogers and 
Mary Jo (Michael) Zeien, both of Antioch. David is also survived by many nieces and 
nephews, other relatives, and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; 
and a sister, Margaret Ann McKinney. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 
Celebrated by Father Ronald Anglim Friday, July 20, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Peter's 
Catholic Church in Antioch, IL. Full Military Honors will be provided by the Antioch 
American Legion Post following the Mass. A Memorial has been established. The 
Ruminski Funeral Home of Redgranite is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Ruminski Funeral Home Highway 21, Redgranite(920) 566-2313 Serving the Family 
Lake County News-Sun (Waukegan, IL) - Friday, July 13, 2007 
pub rec on ancestry 25920 W Heart O Lakes Blvd, Antioch, Ill.

Parents
RUNYARD Thomas R. (16 Sep 1902 - 15 Apr 1972)
CHASE Harriet Irene (4 Sep 1906 - 31 Jul 1996)

Siblings
RUNYARD John Thomas (25 Nov 1925 - 9 Jul 2016)
RUNYARD Margaret Ann (25 Sep 1930 - 4 Oct 1990)
RUNYARD David F. (14 Apr 1936 - 29 Jun 2007)
RUNYARD Daniel S. or F. ()
RUNYARD Kathryn ()
RUNYARD Mary Jo ()

Marriage To BAILITZ Nancy M. ()

Notes


Children by BAILITZ Nancy M.
RUNYARD Michael J. ()
RUNYARD Robert David ()
RUNYARD James Thomas ()

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