Carl Emmett Runge Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carl Emmett Runge of Waukee, Iowa, born in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carl Emmett Runge to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Runge and Florence Runge (Shaw); and his sister Katherine Tax. He is survived by: his wife Carol Bowie; his children, Carrie Motter (Gene), Don Runge (Kim), Chris Runge (Delight Kraus) and Mark Runge (Elaine Eley); his grandchildren, Scott Motter (Kaitlyn), Tyler Motter (Chelsea), Ashley Forrester (Jake), Shay Motter (Kelsey Bauer), Dustin Runge (Kathy), Jason Runge, Andrew Davidson (Whitley) and Brian Eley (Breanna Kidder); and his great grandchildren, Jeremiah, Mariah, Peyton, Landon, Brooke, Jordyn, Katie, Cameron, Kaitlynn, Braxton, Jacob, William, Bradlee and Brayden. He is also survived by 2 nephews and 1 niece.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Hospice of the Midwest.
