Harold F. Runck

Harold F. "Fritz" Runck, 91, June 2, 2023, Cleves, OH. Beloved husband of the late Jean Runck (nee Turner), devoted father of Kimberly Dryer (Michael), Barbara Whitney Taylor & the late Stephen Whitney (Donna), loving grandfather of Christopher Bailey (Heather), Abigail & Jordan Dryer & Billy Whitney (Jessica), great grandfather of Patricia, Mackenzie, Sean, Jeremy, Elijah, Cora & Kaia, beloved son of the late Romilda (nee Schroer) & John P. Runck, dear brother of the late Ruth Heimbrock (the late Jerry), the late John H. Runck (the late Wanda) & brother-in-law (& best friend) of the late Bill Turner, the late Doug Turner (Carolyn) & the late Lana Hengehold, beloved uncle of Jackie Artmayer (John), Jerry Heimbrock Jr., Connie Galvin (Jeff), Janie Runck (Gary), Jay Runck, Beth Turner, Jeff  & the late Michael Hengehold & David Turner & many great nieces & nephews. Also survived by sons & daughters in spirit, Lisa Adamson, Lori Keller, Rich Torbeck, Paul "Wally" Niemeier, Bill Hall & Kenny Addison. Fritz was a graduate of Western Hills High School, & by vocation, an entrepreneur in sheet metal fabrication. He was one of the founders of the IOK 4 Wheelers & instrumental in organizing the Gravelrama event for many, many years. Fritz cherished the friends made along the way in the "Jeep Club." His memberships included the Cleves Church of Christ, North Bend Lodge #346 F&AM & the Sheet Metal Workers Union. Visitation Fri., June 9, 4 PM until time of service at 7 PM at the Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami, Cleves, OH  45002. Procession forming at the funeral home, Sat., June 10, 10:15 AM. Graveside service Sat., 10:45 AM, Maple Grove Cemetery, Cleves. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to North Bend Lodge or charity of donor's choice, c/o the funeral home. www.dennisgeorgefunerals.com