Kenneth Runsat

Kenneth Runsat IRON MOUNTAIN - Kenneth John Runsat, 72, of Iron Mountain, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. Ken, who was also affectionately known as Page or Idge to family and friends, was born on Nov. 29, 1933, in Munising, son of Robert and Edna Runsat of Munising. Ken spent time in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ken traveled to Milwaukee in 1957 to attend the World Series and decided to call Milwaukee home and went to work for Wisconsin Electric Power Co. Ken married Mary Roland on June 24, 1965. Ken and his wife took up sailing as a hobby at first, but eventually got involved with yacht racing and would spend many summer weekends racing sail boats. He had a lot of interest in older wooden boats. Ken was a lifelong member of the South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee. In 1981, Ken and his family moved to Iron Mountain where he would eventually retire from Wisconsin Electric in 1990. During his retirement, he enjoyed many hobbies which included RC airplanes, ham radio, and flying his ultralite airplane. He made many friends in the various clubs he would join in support of his hobbies and was a member of the EAA. He also enjoyed watching his "grandtads" participate in sports. When his wife retired in 1999, the two of them began traveling in their RV during the winter months. Ken loved spending time with his grandchildren. Ken is survived by three children; sons, James (Lori) Runsat of Kingsford and Knute (Alissa) Runsat of Hardwood and a daughter, Kathryn (Jamie) Ellis of Iron Mountain and eight grandchildren, Kevin and Corey Runsat, Hailey and Hanna Ellis and Annslee, Ezekiel, Gavin and Reighan. He is also survived by a brother Rick (Lorraine) Runsat of Chatham; a sister, Laurie (Jim) Depew of Newberry; a sister-in-law, Annabelle Runsat of Mexico; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, who passed away on Jan. 3, 2006; his father, Robert and mother, Edna; a brother, Bobby; and nephews, Doug and Brock. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Michael March will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. The family would like everyone to join them at the Premiere Center for lunch following the graveside services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwoods Airlifeline. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ken Runsat online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Kenneth Runsat

November 29, 1933 - February 9, 2006