Staff in Memoriam: William Runk
This page honors and remembers William Runk, recognizing their service, contributions, and lasting impact on the UC San Diego community.
William "Bill" Runk
Fiscal Manager
Department of Ethnic Studies
Years of service at UCSD: 12
Ethnic Studies has lost a longtime friend and member of the department's family. Bill Runk passed away due to an illness on February 27, 2010. As Fiscal Manager, he was a dedicated employee who liked to do things right and used his "gruffish manners" to keep faculty, students, and staff in line. Co-workers said they will especially miss his jokes, teasing, and affection.
Bill was a devoted husband and family man who enjoyed taking long walks on the beach with his wife Diane, their children, and anyone else who wanted to join them.
He leaves behind 3 sons: Theodore, Patrick, and Mark, plus 3.7 grandchildren: Lilli, Jacob, Nathan – for whom he dubbed himself "Grumpy" – and a fourth one due in May. He is also survived by 1 brother and 5 sisters.
In lieu of flowers, his wife prefers donations to the Susan G. Komen 3-day event in November, which she will be walking in Bill’s memory. Make a donation.