Memorials may be made to Puxico First General Baptist Church, Puxico, Missouri. Loren was the beloved son of the late Fred and Rosa P. Runnels; loving husband for 59 years of Lorene L. Runnels; devoted father of Ellen J. (Ken) Merry, Regina K. (Don) Lawrence, and Lindell (Marla) Runnels; cherished brother of Marie Proffer and the late Prudence Ross, Cletus Runnels, DeDe Runnels, and Nafis Runnels; dear grandfather of six and great-grandfather of twelve. Mr. Runnels was a Deacon and long-time member of Fairmont General Baptist Church in St. Peters and Pexico First General Baptist Church.