Charlene Runge Obituary
We bid farewell to Charlene Runge of Keokuk, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 31, 2026 at the age of 86. Charlene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wade Lane and Helen Lane Thomas (Wooley); her sons, Wade Sylvester Runge and Keith Paul Runge; and her daughter-in-law Ellen Runge.
She is survived by: her children, Theodore Runge (Jasmine) of Malaysia, Frederick Runge, Christopher Runge (Lori) of Garland, TX, Kim Jinkens, Brian Albert of St. Charles, Katrina Pulliam of Newport News, Virginia and Anna Hodges (Danny) of Keokuk, IA; her brother Mike Culpepper of Fayetteville, Arkansas.; and her grandchildren, Michael LeMaster, Shannon Jenkens, Ricky Jenkens, Joshua Alber, Jamie Runge, Chelsey Happs, Ryan Schmid, Mark Picton, Heather Culver, Amber Runge, Christopher Runge, Marshell White and Wridge White. She is also survived by great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to Keokuk Animal Services on Carbide Lane.
