Reno Frank Runck, III

Reno Frank Runck, III, 81, husband of Betty Louise Stevenson Runck, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his home in Nicholas County.

Born April 2, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Reno F., Jr. & Charlotte Jeanne Crosley Runck, he was a talented commercial architect and ran his eponymous firm for many years. Reno designed several well-known buildings in Kentucky and Ohio; Humana Hospital in Lexington, Nicholas County Hospital and Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church are but a few. He believed in giving back to both his home communities and to nature. An award-winning Master Conservationist and Arborist, he was a longstanding member of the Ohio Forestry Board and the Ohio Society. Reno volunteered his time generously and assisted in many local projects over the years. He helped re-hang the iconic lighted flag on the Nicholas County Courthouse and donated freely to the Nicholas County Fire Board.

Reno greatly enjoyed spending time with his large extended family. As such, he served as the family event host, planning all the family vacations and get-togethers. In addition to travel, he loved being on the farm and fishing, was an avid collector of Crosley cars, and a born Cincinnati Reds fan.

Additional survivors include 3 children: Kimberly (Vincent) Sbanotto, Reno F. (Pamela) Runck, IV and Carrie Ann Runck (Mohamed Moctar);

7 grandchildren: Melanie, Olivia, Victoria, Ryan, Timothy, Taylor and Hassan; and 6 great-grandchildren: Crosley, Briar, Kennedy, Alena, Lainey and Hudson, along with his beloved fur daughter, Liz.

Memorial service arrangements are currently pending.

In tribute to his dedication as an arborist, please consider planting a tree or contributing to a reforestation project.