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Don Galen Rundall, a life-long resident of Sedgwick County, passed away Jan. 29, 2022, in Julesburg at the age of 95.

Don was born to Mary Alice Rundall and John Alva Rundall on Oct. 24, 1926 in Ovid. His siblings included Reuben Rundall, John Rundall, Paul Rundall, Bill Rundall, Marian Rundall Bragdon, Keith Rundall and Doris Rundall Stohler.

He graduated from Ovid High School in May 1944. Upon graduation from high school, he entered the Navy Seabees. He returned to Ovid after two years of service in the Navy. He married his childhood sweetheart on July 6, 1948.

His father, Jack, employed Don and brothers John and Keith in the Rundall Construction Company. He began work at the Farmer's Elevator in 1959 where he was mentored by Joe Zersen, the owner. Don earned an opportunity to become a major stockholder in the company and made trips to Mexico, Egypt, France, Italy and Iran to promote the trade of beans to other countries.

Before his retirement in 1993, Don sold his shares in the Farmer's Elevator to Kelley Bean Company. Don enjoyed his relationships with the farmers in the area and other grain dealers in the western states.

Throughout his life, Don showed a love of community. He strived to improve life for his neighbors and friends. Don served as mayor of Ovid, a volunteer fireman and a school board member. He was a member of the Ovid Lions Club for as long as it was in existence and enjoyed membership in the Ogallala Elks. He supported the Ovid Methodist Church and enjoyed the fellowship of fellow attenders and he spent many hours caring for the church and its grounds.

Don is survived by his children Gary "Butch" and wife Renee Rundall, Pamela and husband Hugh Anderson, Penelope Weiss and significant other Bruce Scott, Sue and husband John Hartwell and Rebecca and husband Brad Otsuka; grandchildren Rachael Weiss and significant other Jack Penley, Andrew Weiss and significant other Allison Alter, Laura and husband Mike Killeen, Sarah Rundall, Erik Anderson, Jessica Anderson and significant other Phil Oppenheimer, Dylan and significant other Tim Weber-Rolly and Alexander and wife Jessica Weber; great-grandchildren Ella Killeen, Declan Killeen, Sophia Killeen, Lincoln Rolly and Kendrick Rolly; as well as beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife; and siblings.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Don's memory for later designation.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Ovid Methodist Church with Pastor Ceciliah Igweta officiating. Inurnment to follow at the Ovid Cemetery with Military Honors.

Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsjulesburg.com, where the service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Julesburg is in charge of arrangements.