IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Walter R.
Funk
October 16, 2013
Obituary
Feb. 28, 1939 - Oct. 16, 2013
ELKHART — Walter Roy "Wally" Funk, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
Walter was born on Feb. 28, 1939, in Elkhart to Marvin and Ellen (Grieb) Funk. He married Terri (Simcox) Sage on Dec. 28, 1988, in Elkhart.
Terri survives, as well as their children, Scott M. Funk of Jones, Mich., Darci Funk of Duneden, Fla., Billie Jan (Kevin) Owens of Middlebury, Nicole (Mike) Jones of Anderson and James Sage of Elkhart; 14 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; siblings Roberta (Dave) Honeywell of Pittsburg, Bill Funk of Elkhart and Julie (Bill Reader) Crow; and his mother, Ellen Funk of Elkhart. Walter was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Funk, and daughter, Ginger Kozelka.
"Wally," as he was known by friends and co-workers, was a lifelong resident of Elkhart. He was a 1957 graduate of Elkhart High School and worked for the Selmer Co. for 46 years. In his youth, he was a bag boy at the former Wilts at Easy Shopping Center. He was a member of Goshen Moose Lodge, where he loved to play euchre. He enjoyed working in his yard and feeding the birds. Walter was a loving husband, father, loyal friend and a doting "Papa Walt" to his grandchildren. Many will miss him.
Please join with his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Services celebrating Walter's life will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Northside Baptist Church, 53198 C.R. 9, Elkhart, where friends may call one hour prior. Pastor Nathan Breneman will officiate. Burial will follow at Carleton Cemetery. The family request memorials gifts to Faith Mission, 801 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516, a charity Walter supported for many years.
To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
ELKHART — Walter Roy "Wally" Funk, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
Walter was born on Feb. 28, 1939, in Elkhart to Marvin and Ellen (Grieb) Funk. He married Terri (Simcox) Sage on Dec. 28, 1988, in Elkhart.
Terri survives, as well as their children, Scott M. Funk of Jones, Mich., Darci Funk of Duneden, Fla., Billie Jan (Kevin) Owens of Middlebury, Nicole (Mike) Jones of Anderson and James Sage of Elkhart; 14 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; siblings Roberta (Dave) Honeywell of Pittsburg, Bill Funk of Elkhart and Julie (Bill Reader) Crow; and his mother, Ellen Funk of Elkhart. Walter was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Funk, and daughter, Ginger Kozelka.
"Wally," as he was known by friends and co-workers, was a lifelong resident of Elkhart. He was a 1957 graduate of Elkhart High School and worked for the Selmer Co. for 46 years. In his youth, he was a bag boy at the former Wilts at Easy Shopping Center. He was a member of Goshen Moose Lodge, where he loved to play euchre. He enjoyed working in his yard and feeding the birds. Walter was a loving husband, father, loyal friend and a doting "Papa Walt" to his grandchildren. Many will miss him.
Please join with his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Services celebrating Walter's life will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Northside Baptist Church, 53198 C.R. 9, Elkhart, where friends may call one hour prior. Pastor Nathan Breneman will officiate. Burial will follow at Carleton Cemetery. The family request memorials gifts to Faith Mission, 801 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516, a charity Walter supported for many years.
To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
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Services
Visitation
October
22
Northside Baptist Church
10:00 - 11:00 am
Celebration Of Life Service
October
22
Northside Baptist Church
Starts at 11:00 am