Thomas George Runyon November 4th 1950- February 8th 2022 Tom passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the age of 71. Preceded by his death his parents Charles and Joan (Guertin) Runyon. Tom is lovingly remembered by his children Avril Diebel and Charles Runyon, his sisters Cathy (Byron) Korby and Cindy (Tom) Edberg. Tom was born in Saint Paul Minnesota November 4, 1950, he graduated from Murray High School in St. Paul Minnesota in 1969 and in 1971 he graduated from Saint Paul TVI machine tool design. Tom started painting cars in the family garage before he started his career, which consisted of many years at Tennant. Tom started as a drafter and advancing to be a Senior Purchaser. He then changed career paths and found a new home at EZ Auto in Ramsey, MN. Which is where he still worked at the time of his passing. Tom's hobbies included fishing, spending time with family and friends and he could always be found reading a good book.  Toms' family has decided there will be a celebration of life in the late spring or early summer when the Minnesota weather is a little bit sunnier.