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August John “Sonny” Runge Jr.

Birth	:	30 Mar 1930 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	4 Nov 2020 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5106010, -97.2624969
Description	:	August Runge Jr., 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at his home at Meridian Gardens in Columbus. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, with Rev. Dave Hall officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Saturday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:15 AM at the... Read More	August Runge Jr., 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at his home at Meridian Gardens in Columbus. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, with Rev. Dave Hall officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Saturday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:15 AM at the church. August John “Sonny” Runge Jr., was born March 30, 1930, in Columbus, Nebraska, to August and Adela (Siefken) Runge, the oldest of eight children. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, rural Columbus, where he was a lifetime member. He spent his childhood on the Runge farm in Platte County, where he learned to farm and raise livestock. He attended Platte County District 2 School, where he graduated from the eighth grade. August attended Kramer High School in Columbus for one year. He received his GED in 1978. August married Carylyn Buss in 1951 and they made their home on a Platte County crop and livestock farm, where they raised a family of four children: Candice Thornam of Denver, Colorado; Sandra (Kurt) Muhle, August “Augie” (Doreen) Runge, and Christine (Brad) Luchsinger, all of Columbus. The farm grew through the years and he went from farming with 2-row equipment to the 8-row equipment now used in farming operations, and modernized the livestock operations. In 2007, August and Carylyn left their farm and moved into Columbus, where they made their home and continued to run the Buss Auction & Realty Company, through which August continued to work real estate and personal property auctions. He began his work as an auctioneer in 1952, as a partner of Henry Buss, selling personal property and earned his Real Estate Salesperson license in 1978. August was a member of the State Auctioneer Association. August was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), serving on the church council and held the office of secretary and was a longtime member of the Followers of Christ and a present member of the Men’s Bible Study group. He served on the New Addition building committee and most recently was chairman of the Artifact Cabinet building committee. August was a member of the District 44 School Board during the years his children attended the school until it merged with District 9 at the time of the formation of Lakeview School District. August was a member of the Site Committee, when Lakeview High School was built and served on the Advisory Committee through the years. He was a member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce serving on the Agriculture Committee. August was a member of the Cornhusker Livestock 4-H Club as a boy and as an adult served as its leader for several years, when his children were members. He showed cattle at the Platte County Fair, Nebraska State Fair, Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Show, Kansas City Livestock Show, and the Chicago Livestock Show. He served on the organization committee of the Platte County Fair Livestock Sale, at which he helped auction for many years. He was a member of the Platte County Ag Society and was inducted into the Platte County Agricultural Society Hall of Fame. He was dedicated to being a volunteer for the rural fireman, having received his 40 year pin in 2017. August is survived by: Wife – Carylyn Runge of Columbus, NE Daughter – Candice Thornam of Denver, CO Daughter – Sandra (Kurt) Muhle of Columbus, NE Son – August III “Augie” (Doreen) Runge of Columbus, NE Daughter – Christine (Brad) Luchsinger of Columbus, NE Grandchildren – Chad (Karleen) Muhle and Heather (Cade) Kudron of Omaha, NE; Kayley Thornam and Joseph (Megan) Thornam of CO; Nick (Natalie) Luchsinger, August IV “AJ” (Rose) Runge, Trevor Luchsinger, Tyler (Jordon) Runge, Cody (Lynsay) Luchsinger, and Bethany (Justin) Wilke of Columbus, NE. 21 Grandchildren Brother – Arthur (Kay) Runge of Duncan, NE Brother – Arlynn “Butch” Runge of Columbus, NE Sister – Ardyth (Ted) Engel of Columbus, NE Sister-in-law – Joyce Runge of Columbus, NE Brother-in-law – Dennis Sander of Columbus, NE Many nieces and nephews August was preceded in death by: Parents – August Sr., and Adela Runge Brothers – Allen “Doc” Runge, Arlo Runge, and Al Dale Runge Sister – Alice Sander Sister-in-law – Terrie Runge

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August John “Sonny” Runge Jr.'s memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Platte County, USA.
When did August John “Sonny” Runge Jr. death?
August John “Sonny” Runge Jr. death on 4 Nov 2020 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.5106010
Longitude: -97.2624969

Family Members:

Parent

August Gottlieb Runge Sr.

(1905 - 1984)

Adela Augusta Siefken Runge

(1910 - 2003)

Siblings

Allen A. “Doc” Runge

(1932 - 2007)

Alice Adela Runge Sander

(1936 - 2007)

Arlo G. Runge

(1937 - 2002)

Al Dale Runge

(1945 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106010, -97.2624969

2. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5544000, -97.2825000

3. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

4. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5728200, -97.3062500

5. Roselawn Memorial Park
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6. All Saints Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4346800, -97.3331200

7. Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4301630, -97.3406640

8. Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4362000, -97.3551500

9. Columbus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4267883, -97.3406677

10. Wilson-Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5805700, -97.1616100

11. Wilson Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6135000, -97.2275000

12. Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5692000, -97.3887000

13. Zollman Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5431000, -97.1177000

14. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5032997, -97.4452972

15. Streeter Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5988998, -97.4085999

16. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6225000, -97.3873000

17. Holy Cross Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4775009, -97.0678024

18. Schroeder Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5971985, -97.0969009

19. Old Saint Joseph Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3738800, -97.3519300

20. Schuyler Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4431000, -97.0738983

21. Saint Benedict Mission Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5109400, -97.0500900

22. Sousek Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6122017, -97.0982971

23. Bellwood Cemetery
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

24. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3508800, -97.3407100