Richard Lee Runyon

He was preceded in death by Walter & Eleonore Jaszczak; sister-in-laws Therese & Margaret Jaszczak; brother-in-law Andrew Jaszczak; parents G. Lee & Betty Runyon; brother Thomas Runyon; wife Cecelia; and son Stephen Runyon.

Lee is survived by his children Barbara (William) Hamper, Charles (Shannon) Runyon, Michael (Jessica) Runyon; and his grandchildren, Alexandra, Conik, Delaney, Katelyn, Ella, Makayla & Charlie. Also his brothers Dan (Deb), Ed (Kathy), John; and many cousins, nieces & nephews.

Lee worked at KSTP TV before he moved on to working for Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a draftsman. After retiring from the railroad he did odd jobs in real estate, and driving a school bus.

With his children, he got involved in Scouting, as a Scoutmaster for his sons Boy Scout troops and helping his daughter sell those Girl Scout cookies. He remained in scouting and did volunteer work down at Phillipo Scout Reservation for many years as campmaster on the weekends and running the gun ranges for many troops. He was also part of Order of the Arrow and worked at many of the camps doing projects.

He was involved with the District 5 Council for the East Side of St Paul where he raised his family, improving the neighborhood to make the East Side a safe and welcoming place. He also ran for State Representative for his district.

Lee loved the outdoors and his yearly hunting trip with his friends were a chance to catch up. He and Ceil also loved their annual camping trips with the family up to the Boundary Waters and then later the trips in the fall, watching his grandchildren grow and become successful in their chosen fields of study and careers made the best of memories.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Wulff Funeral Home in St. Paul, MN from 12-2pm on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

In lieu of flowers we are once again doing memorial contributions to The Cecelia Jaszczak Runyon Tutor Fund at Hill Murray School. You can send a check directly to Hill Murray and put “Runyon Memorial” in the notes or we will have a box at the funeral home.