Clifford Enfred RUNDQUIST

Funeral services for Clifford Enfred Rundquist , long time resident and businessman of the Royal community, were held a 10 a. m Monday, May 10, 1971, at the United Methodist church in Royal. Interment was in the Royal Cemetery. Clifford Enured Rundquist was born Sept. 17, 1888 on a farm southeast of Royal, and died suddenly of heart failure at 2 p.m., May 7 , at the Plainview hospital at the age of 82 years, 7mon. and 20 days. His death marks the end of an era. He was the last remaining member of the pioneer family of nine of Matthias and Minnie Rundquist who homesteaded southeast of Royal in 1886. Clifford grew to maturity in the Royal vicinity, as a child he attended the Prairie Gem rural school, later the Wayne Teachers College. Following a brief teaching career, he enrolled in the Warriners Business College in Sioux City. Upon graduation from business college, he entered the mercantile business with his father and brothers in the Rundquist & Sons Store at Royal. This was to become his life's work. The store was purchased in 1905. Clifford was united in marriage to Ollie Mae Boyd on June 14, 1911. To this union was born one son Glenn and two daughters, Corinne and Gwendolyn. He was active in community affairs. In his youth he was an avid sportsman, playing on the Royal baseball team 25 years. He loved music and played baritone in the Royal band. He was mayor of Royal of Royal for many years. He was a member of the village and school board for many years, always of service to his community. He was a member of the Diamond Masonic Lodge 29 AF & AM at Orchard. He was the only living charter member of the lodge and held the Bronze Medal and the 50 year pin. Survivors are his widow Ollie; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Corinne) Thompsen of Orchard and Mrs. Gwendolyn Morrison of Omaha; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. His son Glenn, a veteran of World Was II preceded him in death in 1961.

Obituary Delbert J. RUNDQUIST

This obituary appeared in a newspaper taken from the Royal Post dated Friday, December 25, 1914, No. 26.

"The following is the obituary which was read in the church service:

"Delbert Jelmer Rundquist was born July 10, 1893, on his father's farm in the township of Royal, and resided in this community all his life, with the exception of two short periods when he was at school, at Wayne, in 1910, and at Omaha, in 1911. When he returned from school he worked on the home farm practically all the time till he passed away. He died on Sunday, December 20, 1914, at the age of 21 years, 5 months and 10 days."

"Besides his sorrowing father and mother, there survive him seven brothers and one sister--Albert Rundquist, of Royal; Arch H. Rundquist, of Royal; Herman Rundquist, of Omaha; Clifford Rundquist, of Royal; Anna (Mrs. William Reefe, jr., of Royal; Gustave [sic.] Rundquist, of Royal; Reuben Rundquist, of Royal, and Clarence Rundquist of Royal."

"The community of Royal and surrounding country has rarely or never before been stirred to such depths of feeling as it has over this terribly sad incident, and the bereaved family has the sincere and heartfelt sympathy

Elwin A. RUNDQUIST Obituary as appeared in the Neligh news on November 1982.

Elwin A. Rundquist, son of Archibald H. and Rose . (Widergren) Rundquist, was born October 25, 1914, at Royal, Nebraska. He died Noverber 13,1982 at Plainview, Nebr.at the age of 68 years and 19 days. As a child he moved with his parents to Newman Grove, Nebraska where he graduated from High School and

later attended Nebraska Wesleyan University at Lincoln for one year. Elwin worked with his uncles, Ruben and Gus, in the Rundquist Store in Clearwater, Nebraska. He also farmed on the Rundquist farm near Royal. On Sept.29, 1940 Elwin was united in marriage to Marzella Bubbs. To this union three children were born: Gregory, Thomas, and Sandra. Elwin and Marzella lived in the Royal community after their marriage except for one year in the Newman Grove Community. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a mail carrier prior to and upon returning from the Army. He carried mail for 30yrs. He was a charter member of the American Legion Victory Post #136 in Orchard, Nebraska. Elwin was active in community affairs, including service on the Volunteer Fire Dept., Royal School Board, holding the office of Mayor, and serving in various offices on the Royal Town Board. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Royal. He also belonged to the Antelope Rod and Gun Club, in which he held the offices of President and Secretary. During this time he was instrumental in the founding of Grove Lake. Elwin was very interested in soil conservation and received special recognition for his farming practices from the Sioux City Journal-Tribune and the Antelope Soil Conservation District. Elwin retired from the postal services in Dec. 1972. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Arch Rundquist, a sister ,LaVern Mann ,and two brothers Delbert and Dr. Russell Rundquist. He is survived by his wife, Marzella; his sons, Gregory of Kansas City, Mo., Thomas of Millard, Nebr.; His daughter, Mrs. Michael (Sandra) Gregory of Las Vegas, NV.; six grandchildren; brothers, Gaynor of Sloan, Io. and Dean of Orange, Calif.; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Elwin A. Rundquist were held at the Royal United Methodist Church, Royal, Ne., Wed, Nov.17, 1982. Interment was in Royal Cemetery a Royal, Ne.

Glenn RUNDQUIST

Rites were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist church in Royal for Glenn Rundquist.

Glenn Rundquist was born April 4, 1912 at Royal, Nebr. the first child and only son of Clifford an Ollie Rundquist and departed this life at the Veterans Hospital at Grand Island, Nebr. on Jan. 3 1961 at the age of 48 years, 8 mon.

and 29 days. He grew to maturity in Royal where he attended school for 12 years and graduated with the class of 1931. He was married May 20, 1941, to Miss Veryl Burch of Merna, Nebr. To this marriage one son, Nolan, was born. Glenn entered the service of his country on Nov. 22, 1941 and received preliminary training at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was sent overseas to New Guinea and served as camp carpenter and military police there and in the Philippines

and was released from service on Dec. 1945. He returned to Royal to assist his parents in the Rundquist Store where he was working when struck with a heart condition on Nov. 26, from which he did not recover in spite of all that

medical care could do. Surviving relatives include his wife and son, the parents and two sisters, Gwendolyn Morrison of Santa Ana, Calif., and Corinne Thomsen of Orchard; other relatives and a host of friends. Interment was made at Royal. Members of American Legion Post 136 participated in graveside ceremonies.

Died Feb.12, 1968 in Topeka, Kansas

Gustav RUNDQUIST

Funeral services for Gustav Rundquist were held Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Royal Methodist Church. Burial was in the Royal cemetery. Members of the Orchard American Legion Post 136 served as pallbearers. Gustav Rundquist was born Feb 8, 1892 to Mathias and Minnie Rundquist on a farm southeast of Royal. He attended Royal schools and graduated from Wayne State in 1918 and taught school at Herrick, S.D., until he was inducted into the Army during World War I. Following his discharge from the service he taught at Newman Grove and Rosalie and was also employed in the Rosalie Bank. He was working with his brothers in the Royal store when on September 15, 1926, he was married to Lois Waite of Julesburg, Colo. They operated a store in Clearwater for 24 years, then moved to Colorado where they operated stores in Estes Park and Berthoud for 12 years. They returned to Nebraska for two years and then moved to Lecompton, Kans. For the past two years he was in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Topeka. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, past Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F., American Legion and an Admiral oft the Nebraska Navy. He is survived by his wife Lois, of Lecompton; children Mrs. William (Robin) Luebke Redwood City, Calif., Mrs. Jay (Patricia) Sweeter of Robins, Calif., Charles of Kimberly Wis., and Janie of the family home; nine grandchildren and one brother, Clifford, of Royal.

Obituary of Mathias RUNDQUIST

(It is unknown in which newspaper this obituary appeared)

"Mathias Rundquist, son of Jonas and Marie Johnson, was born April 23, 1852 at Fredericksberg, Dolarne in Sweden and was called by death April 19, 1933 at his home in Royal, Nebraska." "He came to America at the age of 25 years. On July 28, 1882 he was united in marriage with Minnie Holm at Moingona, Iowa. To this union was born nine children, all of whom survive him with the exception of one son Delbert who died in 1914." "In 1886, Mr. Rundquist with his wife and two children, moved from Moingona to Royal, Nebr., where he lived on a farm southeast of Royal for 24 years. In 1910 they moved to Royal where he has been engaged in the mercantile business until his death." "At the time of his death he was 80 years, 11 months and 26 days of age." "He is survived by his wife Minnie, one daughter, Anna, and seven sons, Albert and Herman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Archie of Newman Grove, Clifford and Rueben of Royal, Gus of Clearwater, Clarence of Washington, D. C. and 23 grandchildren."

[ It is not known from which newspaper the following obituary was taken. From the context, it would appear that it came from the Newman Grove Reporter.]

"RUNDQUIST rites held at Royal friday, Aug. 1"

"Mother of A. H. RUNDQUIST Passed Away Here Last Wednesday"

"A brief service was held at the A. H. Rundquist home at 11:30 Friday forenoon for Mrs. Minnie Rundquist who passed away Wednesday morning at 4:00 o 'clock. Rev. Norman Smitheram officiated. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Royal, Nebraska, that afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the resident pastor, Rev. Edward A. Whale in charge, assisted by Rev. Norman Smitheram." "Music was furnished by a mixed quartet." "Burial was made in the Royal cemetery. The pallbearers were grandsons and great nephews." "The following poem written by Gaynor Rundquist of Sloan, Iowa, a grandson of the deceased, was read at the services at Royal by Rev. Norman Smitheram:

Our Mother'S Chair Is Vacant

Our mother's chair is vacant now.

Her work on earth is done.

But memories of her wondrous life

Will ne'er from us be gone.

Oh, Mother, I remember now

Your laughter and your song,

That eased the burden of our work

And shortened days so long.

Your prides were great, Oh Mother dear,

Especially those ones,

That made you strive incessantly

For daughter and for sons.

With your kindness, strength and helpfulness

Your character so true,

If there be one for God to bless,

Yes, Mother, it is you.

We shan't forget you Mother,

As through our lives we plod.

We're happy in the thought that you

Are both with us and God.

Our Mother's chair is vacant now,

We cannot see or greet her.

Her task is finished here below,

She’s making heaven sweeter."

"Minnie Holm was born in Sweden, May 3, 1865, and died July 30, 1947, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Rundquist in Newman Grove at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 27 days. She had made her home here for the past ten months." "She was the daughter of Mrs and Mrs. Andrew Holm. She came to America at the age of 16, locating at Mongona, Iowa, and was married there to Mathias Rundquist in July, 1882." "They were pioneer residents of northern Antelope county." "They moved into Royal from the farm in 1911."

"Mrs. Rundquist was an active worker in church and civic affairs. Her home was used as a Red Cross center during the recent war." "Her husband and one son, Delbert, preceded her in death." "Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. W. J. Reefe, Royal; and seven sons, Archie, Newman Grove; Herman, Pasadena Calif., and Albert, Marion, Iowa; Reuben and Gus, Clearwater, Nebr.; Clifford, Royal, Nebr; and Clarence, San Diego, California."

Reuben RUNDQUIST

Services for Reuben Rundquist, 69, Clearwater businessman who died Nov. 2, 1964 at this home of an apparent heart attack, were held Nov.5 , at the school auditorium. Burial was in the Royal Cemetery. Mr. Rundquist was born Aug. 7, 1895, at Royal to Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Rundquist. He was a member of the Methodist church and attended Royal schools and Wayne State College. He taught school at Bassett. At Cedar Rapids, he entered the baking business with his brother. Later he was in merchandising at Royal and Clearwater. He operated a Clearwater hardware store at the time of his death. Survivor are his widow, Wilda; a foster son, Gary Leo Miller; two foster grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Reefe; three brothers, Herman of Santa Ana, Calif., Clifford of Royal and Gustave of Kansas. Her was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Died Nov. 14, 1997 - Veryl E. RUNDQUIST

Funeral services for Veryl E. Rundquist, 83, formerly of Royal, were held Monday,Nov.17, at the United Methodist Church in Royal. Burial was at the Royal City Cemetery. Veryl E. Burch, daughter of Denver and Lena Burch, was born Dec. 21, 1913, at Merna. She attended school in Merna and graduated in 1935 from York College. She taught two years in Custer County and four years at the school in Royal. On May 20, 1941, she married Glenn A. Rundquist at her parents home in Merna. She worked at Rundquist's Store in Royal until it closed in 1980. Mrs. Rundquist died Friday, Nov. 4, at the Neligh Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on January 3, 1961 and two brothers, Kenneth and Dwight Burch. Survivors include a son, Nolan Rundquist, of Fremont and a granddaughter, Nicole, of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Note: The death date was sometime during 1988. The 12/31/1988 date is only approximated for the date index.

Wilda A. RUNDQUIST

Services for Wilda A. Rundquist, 83, Clearwater, will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday at the united Methodist Church in Clearwater. Burial will be the Royal Cemetery. She died Thursday at Antelope Memorial Hospital The daughter of James and Ida (Brachman) Miller was born Nov. 26, 1905, in Antelope County. She attended school at Royal and Wayne Normal College. On Nov. 2, 1929, she married Rueben Rundquist. Mrs. Rundquist taught for many years in Antelope County. After her marriage, she helped her husband in the grocery and hardware business. After his death, she continued to operate the business for three years, when she retired. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include a foster son, Gary Miller of Clearwater; one sister, Lois Lafrenz of Creighton; two sister-in-laws, Faye Miller and Alma Miller; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.