Herman Runge was born September 19, 1877 at Rock Creek, Iowa.
He married Minnie Kronemann at Rock Creek on January 9, 1902. Minnie was born at Rock Creek on September 9, 1877.
They came to McHenry in 1905 where they farmed. Mr. Runge also owned and operated a threshing rig. He was an engineer.
They had two children: Olga and Clifford.
The family was active in civic affairs.
Mr. Runge died April 21, 1939 and Mrs. Runge died February 14, 1954. They are buried at McHenry.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 78B