Doris Marie Runyan

November 6, 1934 - August 21, 2019

Doris Marie Runyan, 84, New Paris, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 at her home. She was born Nov. 6, 1934 in St. Joseph County, to Melvin R. & Alice L. (Housour) Truex. On Feb. 12, 1955, she married Jack L. Runyan in Nappanee and he died Oct. 27, 1989. Surviving are her son, Jack L. (Laura) Runyan Jr., New Paris, grandchildren, Amber, Kelsey, Jack, Jenna & David and a brother, Douglas (Audrey) Truex, Nappanee. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, sister, Lois Miller and a brother, William Truex. Doris was a 1952 graduate of Wakarusa High School. She worked at the Elkhart County Assessor’s Office, retiring after 32 years of service. Doris was a member of New Paris Church of the Brethren and previously attended First Church of God, Nappanee. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, with the service following at 2 p.m., all at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. Pastor Stan Godfrey will officiate. Burial will be at New Paris Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com