Ronald A. Runkle

October 28, 1955 - April 20, 2015

Ronald A. Runkle, 59, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. Ron was born in Aurora, IL on October 28, 1955, the son of Shirley Brando and the late Ronald D. Runkle. He graduated from Round Lake High School and later earned his Master’s and Law degrees at Southern Illinois University. Ron also spent four years proudly serving his country in the United States Army. When he returned to Lake County, Ron became very active in his community as a member of a variety of committees and boards, particularly in the Exchange Club and the Lions Club. He was also a beloved attorney through his law practice in Lake Villa and Grayslake for 22 years. He was an avid reader, history buff and Cubs and Packers fan. He will be remembered as an honorable, honest, hard- working man of great integrity. He is survived by his wife Yaeko, daughter Nicole, mother Shirley Brando, brothers Steven, Thomas, and Joel, and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Laura, father Ronald D. Runkle, step-father Glenn Brando, and grandfather Elsworth Clark. Memorial visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave (Rte 83) Lake Villa, IL 60046. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Ron’s memory to: The Book Bridge 450 Barron Blvd Grayslake, IL 60030 or Oasis Grayslake Youth Center 151 Hawley St. Grayslake, IL 60030