John A. Rung of Delevan, NY died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his residence at the age of 90.
He was born June 2, 1928 in Sardinia, NY a son of George and Clarabelle (nee Finger) Rung. He was a member of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church in Springville where he served as a past Elder. He had also received his GED.
John was a farmer and owned and operated his own farm, Hy-Tyme Farm. He was also a past janitor for the Pioneer Central Schools.
He is survived by his wife: Virginia (Butler) Rung whom he married April 3, 1948 in Sardinia; his children: James (Jodi) Rung of Naples, NY, Gary (Margie) Rung of Arcade, Curtis (Susan) Rung of Friendship, Dennis (Barbara Cyburt) Rung of Mayville and Ken (Melody) Rung of Delevan; also survived by 25 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his foster parents who raised him in Springville - Russel and Pearl Miller; his sons: John A. Rung and Jeff E. Rung; his siblings: Elliott Rung, Elwyn Rung, Charles "Dick" Rung, Emory Rung, Norma Schawnne and William "Russ" Rung.
Friends may call Monday, October 22, 2018 from 11 AM - 1 PM at the W.S. Davis Funeral Home, 358 Main St,. Arcade where a Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM. Pastor Paul Jenkins will officiate. Interment will be held in Sardinia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228 or to the Pioneer FFA, 12125 Countyline Rd., Yorkshire, NY 14173.
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