Dr. Kenneth Runyon, 60, of New Brunswick, Canada formerly of Olney, died Monday, October 16, 2000 at his home in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Olney.

Dr. Runyon was born in Olney, the son of George and Erma (Rennier) Runyon. He married Colleen O'Donnell. She survives.

He was a 1958 graduate of East Richland High School; a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a master's degree in Forest Economics; a graduate of Michigan State University with a Ph.D. in Forest Economics and retired with over 30 years of service with the Canadian Forestry Service.

Dr. Runyon is survived by his wife, Colleen Runyon of New Brunswick, Canada; a son Christopher Runyon, Canada; mother, Erma Runyon of Olney; four brothers, Norman Runyon, George "Pud" Runyon, Frank Runyon and Ed Runyon; two sisters,  Norma Jean Lane and Mary Ann Heindselman.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)