Background
Runck was born on May 24, 1912, in Dolores, Colorado, United States; the son of Philip and Annie Elizabeth (Marsh) Runck.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
University of Colorado
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Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Stevens Institute of Technology
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Denver, Colorado, United States
University of Colorado
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Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Stevens Institute of Technology
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
Battelle Memorial Institute
Mother: Annie Elizabeth (Marsh) Runck (1878-1946)
Spouse: Theadora May (Ridgway) Runck (1912-2003)
Father: Philip Runck (1880-1982)
Brother: William Howard Runck (1911-2005)
Sister: Grace Mildred (Runck) Beck (1914-2011)
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Roger John Runck
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Runck received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado in 1943. Four years later he earned his Master of Science degree in Metallurgy from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Career
Runck began his career as a process engineer at Metal & Thermit Corporation in 1943, where he developed thermite weapons for the United States Office of Strategic Services. Four years later he became a director of the Defense Metals Information Center at Battelle Memorial Institute. He traveled extensively, giving presentations to international audiences on the development and usage of materials in aerospace vehicles.
In 1976, Runck became a founding president of International Precious Metals Institute. Then he worked for the Department of Energy in Rifle from 1977 to 1983. Also in 1977, Runck was appointed an editor of Precious Metals News journal of the International Precious Metals Institute, where he served until 1998.
Achievements
Connections
On October 16, 1934 Roger Runck married Theadora May Ridgway. They have four children.
- Father:
- Philip Runck (1880-1982)
- Mother:
- Annie Elizabeth (Marsh) Runck (1878-1946)
- Spouse:
- Theadora May (Ridgway) Runck (1912-2003)
- child:
- Rhonda Runck
- child:
- Robert Runck
- child:
- Rogene Runck
- child:
- Robin Runck
- Brother:
- William Howard Runck (1911-2005)
- Sister:
- Ruth Mae (Runck) Smoot
- Sister:
- Grace Mildred (Runck) Beck (1914-2011)
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December 20, 2009 (aged 97) -
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Rose Hill Cemetery, Rifle, Colorado, United States -
Nationality
United States
Education
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1943
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1947
Career
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1943 - 1947
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1947 - 1977
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1976 - 1977
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1977 - 1983
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1977 - 1998