People
Photos
Purpose
Advertisement
Advertisement
  2. People
  3. Surname Directory
  4. R
  5. Ruisseau - Runningen
  6. Runia
  7. Peter Runia
  8. Peter P. Runia
A photo of Peter P. Runia
Add photo

Peter P. Runia 1920 - 2006

Peter P. Runia of Sibley, Osceola County, IA was born on January 27, 1920 in Sibley, and died at age 86 years old on February 26, 2006 in Sibley. Peter Runia was buried at Holman Cemetery in Sibley.

Peter P. Runia
Name
Update name details
Sibley, Osceola County, IA 51249
Last residence
Update residence details
January 27, 1920
Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, 51249, United States
Birth
Update birth details
February 26, 2006
Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, 51249, United States
Death
Update death details
Male
Looking for another Peter Runia?
Updated: April 20, 2023
Biography ID: 73142741 What's this
Peter P. Runia Peter Runia (1920 - 2006)
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Peter.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Peter P. Runia's History: 1920 - 2006

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
- Discover how AncientFaces works.

  • Introduction

    Peter P Runia was born on January 27, 1920 in Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, United States of America to parents Peter Cornelis Runia (1871-1936) and Cornelia "Kate" de Jong (1879-1955). He grew up in Wilson, Osceola, Iowa, USA with siblings Cornelius "Case" Runia (1899-1997), Elizabeth Runia (1914-), and John Bernard Runia (1929-1997). At the time of the WWII draft, he was 21 years old and registered for the military draft on July 1, 1941, in Iowa, USA. Then on April 12, 1944, Peter enlisted in the military at Camp Dodge Herrold in Iowa. He joined with no branch assignment as a Private Selectee (Enlisted Men). Peter was married to Irene Florence Ricklefs (1920-2008). Together the couple had a son.
  • 01/27
    1920

    Birthday

    January 27, 1920
    Birthdate
    Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa 51249, United States
    Birthplace
    ADVERTISEMENT BY

  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Dutch heritage as both of his parents were born in the Netherlands and immigrated to the United States. His father Peter was born in Berlikum, Menaldumadeel, Netherlands on June 8, 1871 and he immigrated to the states in the 1890's. His mother Cornelia was born in Capelle, Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands on January 10, 1879 and came the the states in the 1890's as well. Peter's parents were married on March 18, 1897 in Jasper County, Iowa, USA.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Peter Runia was born in Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, United States of America and grew up in Wilson, Osceola, Iowa, USA. He later moved to Orange City, Sioux, Iowa, USA and then on to Bettendorf, Scott, Iowa, USA in the late 1940's. In the 1980's he moved back to his hometown of Sibley, Osceola, Iowa and passed away there in 2006.

  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed 3 years of high school.

  • Military Service

    Peter Runia was a white male born on January 27, 1920, in Sibley, Iowa. At the time of the draft, he was 21 years old and listed himself as the head of his household. He registered for the military draft on July 1, 1941, in Iowa, USA. Runia was described as having a light complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. He was 5'6" tall and weighed 145 pounds. His employer at the time of registration was K R Brown, and his next of kin was listed as Peter Runia. On April 12, 1944, Runia enlisted in the military at Camp Dodge Herrold in Iowa. He joined with no branch assignment as a Private Selectee (Enlisted Men). His military serial number was 37695088. Like many others during the time of war, Runia enlisted for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law.

  • Professional Career

    Peter worked as a welder and flame cutter.
  • 02/26
    2006

    Death

    February 26, 2006
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa 51249, United States
    Death location
    ADVERTISEMENT BY

  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Holman Cemetery in Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa 51249, United States
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Peter

- See how biographies work.
Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1920, in the year that Peter P. Runia was born, the Volstead Act became law. Formally called the National Prohibition Act, the Volstead Act enabled law enforcement agencies to carry out the 18th Amendment. It said that "no person shall manufacture, sell, barter, transport, import, export, deliver, or furnish any intoxicating liquor except as authorized by this act" and defined intoxicating liquor as any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
Did you know?
In 1967, at the age of 47 years old, Peter was alive when between June 5th and 10th, Israeli and Egypt, Jordan, and Syria fought what came to be called the "Six-Day War". The hostilities began when Israel launched "preemptive" strikes against Egypt, destroying nearly its entire air force. It ended with Israel occupying the Sinai Peninsula, Golan Heights, Gaza Strip and West Bank.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Peter Runia's Family Tree & Friends

Peter Runia's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Peter P. Runia Jan 27, 1920 - Feb 26, 2006
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Peter's Friends

Friends of Peter Friends can be as close as family. Add Peter's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
1 Follower & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Peter Runia Biographies

Runia, Peter (Born May 22, 1927)

Other Runia Family Biographies

Runia, John (Jun 23, 1896 - Mar 1965) Runia, Clarence (Sep 28, 1894 - Nov 1967) Runia, Clarence (Dec 5, 1930 - Apr 25, 2008) Runia, Richard (Jul 19, 1932 - Mar 17, 2005) Runia, Jacqueline (Jul 3, 1954 - Aug 9, 1990) Runia, Vernon (Nov 22, 1925 - Dec 21, 2005) Runia, Theodore (Aug 23, 1989 - Nov 3, 2003) Runia, Gilbert (Jan 12, 1927 - Dec 26, 2002) Runia, Lila (Jan 2, 1955 - Oct 20, 2001) Runia, Kate (Oct 9, 1901 - Oct 1985)
Runia, Nellie (Mar 15, 1901 - Aug 10, 1993) Runia, Ralph (Apr 13, 1902 - Sep 8, 1995) Runia, Roger (Oct 12, 1956 - Feb 10, 2001) Runia, Tunis (Aug 17, 1890 - May 1977) Runia, Pamela (Dec 19, 1946 - Mar 25, 2007) Runia, Grace (Nov 24, 1901 - Nov 7, 1997) Runia, John (Jul 19, 1929 - Dec 30, 1997) Runia, Lloyd (Dec 12, 1933 - Sep 22, 2009) Runia, Irene (Oct 17, 1920 - May 8, 2008) Runia, John (Oct 2, 1907 - Mar 7, 1991)
Advertisement
Advertisement
Show more
  2. People
  3. Surname Directory
  4. R
  5. Ruisseau - Runningen
  6. Runia
  7. Peter Runia
  8. Peter P. Runia
Back to Top
Advertisement
Advertisement