Marcus E. Runge, 70, of Gillett, died on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Oconto Falls. He was born on Nov. 23, 1944, in the town of Underhill to the late Alfred H. and Alma (Patzer) Runge.
Marcus was a graduate of Gillett High School, Class of 1962. In 1967, he enlisted and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a combat veteran and was head of the honor guard for the Apollo 11 astronaut parade in Chicago. After his honorable discharge, he owned and operated his family farm in Gillett. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a passion for astronomy, history, politics and genealogy. His faith in God and his church were very important to him. He enjoyed doing the church bulletins at Christ Lutheran Church, where he was a member.
Marcus is survived by his three brothers, Alfred G. (Alice), David and Paul (Rosemarie) Runge, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Franklin, Richard and Frederic; one sister, Hope; and a niece, Renee Runge.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Christ Church in Gillett. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9-11 a.m.
Swedberg-Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
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