Eyler William Runchel Obituary (1915 - 2009)

Eyler (Ike) Runchel Roy - Eyler William Runchel, 94, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009. He was born July 29, 1915 in Aalborg, Denmark, to Jens George and Johanna Olsen Runchel. Eyler married Edna Simmons on March 21, 1940 in Ogden, Utah. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on September 21, 1941. They made their home in Roy, where they had seven children born to them. Eyler worked for General Mills, and later was employed by Hill Air Force Base until he retired. Eyler was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints serving faithfully in a number of callings. He was ordained a High Priest, served in scouting for 25 years, was a dedicated home teacher and served as a Temple worker in the Ogden Temple. He served honorably in the US Navy during World War II on the battleship USS Onslow. He enjoyed telling countless stories of his experiences while serving his country. It was one of the highlights of his life. Eyler was an avid fisherman. Give him an invitation, a pole, and a ride to the nearest fishing hole and he couldn't have been happier. He loved gardening and working his small orchard. He was a great neighbor. He cared and looked after his neighbors with love, compassion, and a cold diet coke. Eyler is survived by his wife, Edna, three sons and two daughters. Gary Runchel and wife Nadine, Jefferson City, MT.; Ryan Runchel and wife Emily, Smithfield, UT; Dave Runchel and wife Sheri Ann, Boise, ID; Margaret Ann Sall and husband Bob, South Jordan, UT; JoAnn Trappett and husband Ruland, Ogden, UT; He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 6 great great-grandchildren. Eyler was preceded in death by twin sons, Dahl and James; one brother, Olaf and one sister, Henny; his parents and step-mother, Marta Tuennese. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Roy City Cemetery, 5200 South 2300 West, Roy where Military Honors will be accorded. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 October 21, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 October 22, 2009 11:00 AM CemeteryRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 October 22, 2009 1:00 PM