Rodney Runnells

Mr. Rodney Clyde Runnells, 79, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away September 19, 2014, at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Mr. Runnells was born February 14, 1935, in Shelton, Nebraska, a son of the late Murrell C. and Velma M. (Wilcox) Runnells. Rodney served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired as a budget analyst from the Wyoming Air National Guard. He was member of the Elk's Lodge and the Senior Sergeant Association. He is survived by his wife, Kathy VanDuyn of Cheyenne; a daughter, Terry Maricle of Evans, CO; four sons, Tony Runnells of Laramie, WY, Michael Runnells of Nunn, CO, Charles Runnells of Cheyenne, and Scott Runnells of Cheyenne; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and two sisters. Cremation is under the direction of Schrader Funeral Home. Private family services will be held at a later date.