Robert Earl Runyon

Robert Earl Runyon

Robert Earl Runyon, 52, died Saturday (Nov. 4, 2006) at is Newton residence.

He was born June 6, 1954, in Peoria City, Ill., to William Eugene and Verna Mae (Bohannon) Runyon.

He was a retired senior master chief E-9 in the Merchant Marines/Navy. He worked as a utility man in various foreign countries. He was a former Newell's employee.

He enjoyed cooking and collecting various items. He enjoyed his nephews and nieces.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Realtor Association and Retired Master Chief Association.

Survivors include brothers, Ed and Catherine Runyon of Newton, Michael and Sandy Runyon of Lake City, Fla., and William Runyon of Lansing; sister-in-law Janet Runyon of Hutchinson; sisters Penny and Dennis CyPret of Independence, Mo., and Eva D. Redden of Lincoln, Neb.; 10 nieces; eight nephews; 18 great-nieces and great-nephews; his mother, Verna Mae Conrad of Newton; and significant other Arnel J. Cahane of the Philippines.

He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Vickie Lynn Runyon.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton, with Chaplain Rose Cook of United Methodist Motorcyclist Ministry of Winfield officiating.

Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home. Family will greet friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Robert Runyon Memorial Fund in care of Central National Bank in Newton.