Howard J. Runde, 86, of Sinsinawa, WI passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City, WI. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, WI with Father Ken Frisch officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Church Cemetery in Sinsinawa, WI. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8th at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI and on Friday, December 9th from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Howard was born on September 5, 1930 to George & Imelda (Wiegman) Runde at his family's home in Cuba City, WI. He married Judith M. McGrath on September 28, 1963 in Dubuque, IA. He was a lifelong resident of Sinsinawa, WI and farmed his whole life on the family farm.

He was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph's Holy Name Society. He enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewer's and the Green Bay Packers, but most of all he enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Howard is survived by his loving wife, Judy; a daughter, Jill (Greg) Busch of Benton, WI; a son, Jason (Becky) Runde of Hazel Green, WI; 4 grandchildren: Jacob & Jordan Busch, Michaela & Allison Runde; a sister, Mary Louise Pusateri of Dubuque, IA; 2 brothers-in-law: James (Ruth Ann) McGrath of Davenport, IA and Daniel (Connie) McGrath of Dubuque, IA; a sister-in-law: Kay McGrath of Dubuque, IA; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Craig (March 24, 2015) and 2 brothers-in-law: Michael Pusateri and Gerald McGrath.

In lieu of plants & flowers a Howard J. Runde Memorial Fund has been established.