Runkle is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Benjamin Piatt Runkle Benjamin Piatt Runkle (September 3, 1836 – June 28, 1916) was one of the seven founders of Sigma Chi fraternity and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served as Chief Superintendent of Freedmen's Affairs in Kentu ...

, (1836–1916), founder of Sigma Chi fraternity, colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War * Bertha Runkle (1879–1958), American novelist and playwright; daughter of Lucia *

John Daniel Runkle John Daniel Runkle (October 11, 1822 – July 8, 1902) was a U.S. educator and mathematician. He served as acting president of MIT from 1868–70 and president between 1870 and 1878. Biography Professor Runkle was born at Root, New York State. He ...

(1822–1902), US educator and mathematician * Lucia Runkle (1844–1922), American editorial writer; mother to Bertha * Nathan Runkle (born 1984), American animal rights advocate * Theadora Van Runkle (1929–2011), American costume designer

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