Carlton “Joe” Runkle, 82, of Plymouth, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born in Willard, Ohio on June 11, 1941.
Joe loved boating, fishing, and golfing. He was an excellent amateur photographer, and captured many special family moments with his hobby. Joe was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He served in the US Army at Fort Knox, Fort Bliss, and Anchorage, Alaska from 1966 to 1972, gaining the rank of Spec E5 and specializing in radar. Joe earned an associate’s degree from Anchorage Community College. He worked for RR Donnelley for 47 years as a Prepress/Production Supervisor. Joe served on Plymouth St. Joseph Catholic Church’s council for 11 years. In addition, he served on the Plymouth village council, was a member of the Jaycees, and a Plymouth American Legion member. Joe was president of the Plymouth Little League for several years. He was also a long-time member of the Attica Area Investment Club where he held office as treasurer. In addition to his photography hobby, Joe loved to cook and BBQ. He made the BBQ sauce for St. Joseph church’s annual festival for 15 years.
Joe and his wife, Dorothy (Predieri) were married for 61 years. They had twin sons, Chris and Craig, who were born in Anchorage.
In addition to his wife, Dorothy, Joe is survived by his son, Craig and his wife, Carla. He is also survived by grandchildren: Courtney (Aron) Shaffer, Chelsea (James) Burrer, Jeffrey, Christyn, and Jason; great grandchildren: Cora and Sloane Shaffer, Hazel and Kenny Burrer; Sister: Lana Landrum of New Mexico, and sister-in-law Millie (Eugene) Dick.
Joe was preceded in death by his son, Chris, mother June Chandonia, and in-laws, John and Elsie Predieri.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plymouth, Ohio from 9:00 AM until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Fr. Chris Mileski celebrating. Burial will take place at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made to Joe’s family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Ginny Robinson - Oct 13, 2023
Dear Dorothy & Craig- we are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing- He will be deeply missed especially at St. Joseph’s Church as he was so active and helpful. May God rest his soul.
David and Krista Burkett - Oct 10, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel! Love and prayers for comfort and peace.
Todd & Cherise Root - Oct 10, 2023
Dorothy, Craig and family...so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Over the years I have come to learn what a unique and exceptional person Joe was. I grew up thinking all neighbors were likely like Joe; kind, friendly, even keeled, giving, considerate. Experience has taught me otherwise, Joe was certainly an exception. In the pantheon of great neighbors, none will ever live up to Joe. He will truly be missed. Cherise and I send our condolences.
Brian and Linda Prater - Oct 10, 2023
Dear Dorothy, Craig, Carla and girls. I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss
Bob Ayres - Oct 9, 2023
I was saddened to hear the news about Joe’s passing. Kind thoughts and prayers are going out for Dorothy and the extended Runkle family. May God provide strength and comfort for the difficult days ahead, and fond memories for the years to come.
Janet and Chuck Kemper - Oct 9, 2023
Dorothy, Craig, and family, So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We have so many fond memories of him. He was a great man and a wonderful one to make the BBQ sauce for the Festival. Chuck helped with that so many years!!! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Lucy Hay - Oct 9, 2023
Prayers out to Runkle family, Joe was one great and thoughtful person
Al and Karen Bedingfield - Oct 9, 2023
Dorothy and family So very sorry for your loss! Joe was a kind person! Sure enjoyed talking to him when we would see him out and about! Hugs and Prayers!
Darlene Mortensen - Oct 8, 2023
Dorothy and family, So sorry to hear about the passing of Joe, he was a very nice man. And he most definitely will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Randy and Jeanie Watts (Palm Coast, FL) - Oct 7, 2023
Dear Dorothy and Family, We are thinking of you and praying for your comfort during this sad and difficult time. May God surround you with His love and peace. Lovingly, Randy & Jeanie
Tom Elmlinger - Oct 7, 2023
Dorothy, our sympathy to you and your family. Joe and you were always so kind and special to my Mom and Dad....always a good laugh.
Jim and Sandy Blum Family - Oct 7, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Prayers. Joe was a good guy and good example for others in the community and at St. Joe's.
Janet Hines - Oct 7, 2023
Dorothy and family. So very sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. Cherish your memories and you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin & Jari - Oct 7, 2023
Dorothy & Family...I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in the days ahead. Love you all.
Mick and Sandi OBrien - Oct 7, 2023
I worked with Joe for many years at RRD, and I considered Joe a good friend A great person to work with. He was my golf partner for several years, and enjoyed every minute of it. So sorry Dorothy and Family
Paul abd Pam King - Oct 6, 2023
We are sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We both enjoyed working with Joe for many years at RRD. H was such a great guy and will surely be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Charles & Joanne Nickles - Oct 6, 2023
Love and hugs and prayers for comfort for all the family.
Steve & Jessica Bolen - Oct 6, 2023
Dorothy and family, so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Baker - Oct 6, 2023
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a nice guy. Prayers for the family. He is resting in God’s arms.
Max and Linda Caywood - Oct 6, 2023
Dear Dorothy and Family We were saddened to learn of Joe's passing. Please accept our sinceree condolences as his passing will be felt by the entire community of Plymouth and the parish of St Joseph's. We will remember Joe as real class act! Sincerely the Caywood's
Ernestene Thompson - Oct 6, 2023
So sorry to hear about Joe. You and your son are in my prayers.
Kathy Root - Oct 6, 2023
Joe Runkle was one of the finest people I have ever had the privilege to know. As next-door neighbor to my in-laws, Joe was the BEST neighbor anyone could ever have hoped to have. He helped everyone, from the next-door neighbors to all the folks in Plymouth with the many ways he served the village, the church and the Legion. Such a wonderful fellow, always with a smile and "hey, how are you!" whenever he saw me, my husband — and many, many other people, whether he knew them well ... or not at all. Joe was sweet, kind, funny, thoughtful and truly a great husband and father. His was a life well-lived and he will be very much missed by many. Our sympathies to Dorothy, Craig and Carla, and all the rest of the family. — Kathy and Tom Root
Joyce Bailey - Oct 6, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you all find comfort in God.
Lorna Lake Ackerman - Oct 6, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss. sending love and prayers to all of you.
Jim and Margaret Payne - Oct 6, 2023
Worked with Joe at RRD for many years. Played golf and did some fishing also. I know he will be missed. He was a good man.
Denny and Rose Jaeckin - Oct 6, 2023
Our deepest sympathies Dorothy and family. We love you and hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven has gained a saint.
Jim and Marlene Henry - Oct 6, 2023
Jim worked with Joe at Donnelleys and talked with him at the parish picnic. Whenever we met at church he was not a stranger. Dear Dorothy and Craig, we do not know when and then we are never ready. You have been and are in our prayers. May you feel the warmth of God's loving care.
Terri Bays Schmidt - Oct 6, 2023
Craig and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father passing. Sending prayers to your family
James Wurm - Oct 6, 2023
Always remember Joe with Dorothy at Wurm get togethers. He did great fish fry for us when paying cards the one time. Euchre and great fish and great memory. Prayers to the family. I send my sympathy.
Kathy (Mercy) - Oct 6, 2023
Dorothy , sorry for your loss , thoughts and prayers are with you And you family
Larry and Fran Smith - Oct 5, 2023
Dorothy and family keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers and sending our sincere condolences. We both worked with Joe at Donnelley’s for years always a great guy to be around. Find comfort in all those heart warming memories and we are sure there are many. And God be with you during those difficult times🙏 Rest in Peace
Linda and Mike Veletean - Oct 5, 2023
Dorothy and family we are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a great man. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Heidi Hawblitz - Oct 5, 2023
I was shocked yesterday when a woman came in and said Joe had passed the night before, we didn't know he was so ill. We want to express our condolences to Dorothy and the whole family. He was such a great friend and fellow worker & a brother vet. May he rest in peace and that God will give the whole family peace and comfort knowjng he is with his Heavenly Father.
Marianne Miller Jasper - Oct 5, 2023
My sincere condolences, RIP.
Ray and Jamie Secor - Oct 5, 2023
Dorothy and family, so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carla Mitchell - Oct 5, 2023
Joe was such a special man and a great cousin, who was more like a brother. He will be missed by so many. May God bless Dorothy and all his family with His loving comfort and peace. ♥️
Carla Mitchell - Oct 5, 2023
Joe was such a special man and a great cousin, who was more like a brother. He will be missed by so many. May God bless Dorothy and all his family with His loving comfort and peace. ♥️
susan karl - Oct 5, 2023
so sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
Lindsay Rice - Oct 5, 2023
A wonderful tribute for a wonderful person. Uncle Joe will be missed but I know his memory will be eternal. Sending love to his entire family.
Michael Ramsdell - Oct 5, 2023
Lifting up Dot and the Runkle family in prayer during this difficult time.
Rhonda Runion (Mercy Health) - Oct 5, 2023
So Sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to you, Dorothy and your family. May God wrap his arms around you all and bring you comfort and peace.
