Oliver ‘Sonny’ Runchey

Former Bainbridge Island resident Oliver A. “Sonny” Runchey, Jr., age 82, died Feb. 4 at Martha and Mary Care Center in Poulsbo.

He was born Oct. 29, 1922, on Bainbridge Island, and graduated from Bainbridge Island High School and the University of Washington. He served on a bomber in the European Theater during World War II.

Following his service years, he worked in the family business, Electracraft, which was the premier hi-fi and television store of its time. He later was a consultant to the original Magnolia Hi-Fi.

He also captained his own commercial salmon boat, “Lois D,” off the coast of Washington. His most recent work was as an electrician.

He enjoyed racing sailboats, and still holds records at the Port Madison Yacht Club.

He is survived by Peter of Arlington; daughter Marianne Bettys of Everett; three sisters, Barbara Lavery, Edmonds, Betty Hall, Bainbridge Island, and Peg Treanor, Bainbridge Island; and three grandchildren, including Kerry Slater and her husband Tim Slater, Poulsbo.

At his request, no services will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.