Curt Funk Obituary

Curt Funk

Curt died unexpectedly in Seattle on February 9 after a medical emergency, (a torn aorta). He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 14, 1945 to Clay and Eva Funk. The family moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania when Curt was one year old.

Curt married Catherine (Cathy) Chwastyk in June 1969; they moved to Seattle in 1972. Curt worked for the City of Seattle for more than 30 years. Curt was passionate about music, travel, photography, friends, bicycling and the dogs that he and Cathy had. Curt is survived by Cathy, his sisters-in-law Antoinette Wills and Dorothy Niemczuk (John), and brother-in-law Thomas Chwastyk (Laura).

More information and a sample of Curt's photography can be seen at www:elementalnw.com/Curt-Funk. A celebration of his life will be held on July 19, 2014 at the University of Washington.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2014.

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Diane Oakley Kelley

June 19, 2021

There just are not the words to express the sweet sincere soul that was Curt. I was lucky enough to spend so much time with him as we had barely started our teen years. We were neighbors and friends. God bless his memory forever.

Charles Shaheen

June 18, 2019

It was an absolute pleasure to have known Curt. So much a gentlman and so intelligent and a sharp sense of humor. I still think of him often...

Steffanie Adams

July 19, 2014

It was a privilege to learn and cycle tandem with you Curt. I can only imagine the bike you have built in heaven , waiting for Cathy to peddle with you . Those long rides with you were inspirational and the dinner and laughs with cathy afterwards are my favourite memories of Seattle. Thank you for being in my life... I will miss you.

June 26, 2014

Even after the months passed, it's still hard to believe such an energetic human being is no longer in our midst. I still go online and brouse through his photos from time to time, to see the world through his eyes. He will never be truly gone as long as we hold him in our hearts. Margaret (Peggy) Cane

Carla Coward

June 26, 2014

Curt was a good friend and coworker at the City of Seattle.
I will always remember the kindness Curt & Cathy showed me when they surprised me with a birthday celebration instead of the quite dinner I was expecting. Kind friend you will be missed.

Anne Tilmont

June 26, 2014

I will fondly remember Curt, his devoted wife, Kathy, and their beautiful Golden Retriever, River, whom
we met at Greenlake. Curt would always stop to talk, and share stories, and plans of upcoming trips. His love and memories of Yellowstone will forever be in my thoughts. He was a very special person.

Elaine Marklund

June 25, 2014

Cathy, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Curt. I know he retired not too long ago, and imagined you would long be enjoying all the things you loved doing together. I knew Curt for many years at the City of Seattle. He made me laugh with his wit and sense of humor, and we had many conversations about hiking adventures and trips to Hawaii. In 1991, we were laid off at the same time from the Personnel Dept, even though we both had many years of service. I always felt a special bond with him because of that, though we took different paths after that experience.

If the celebration of his life is open to others, I would very much like to attend. Could you provide more details about the time and location ?

Diane Oakley Kelley

June 25, 2014

I met Curt when we were in Jr High when his family moved to our neighborhood. Anyone meeting him for the first time liked him right off. I was just thinking of all things lol how soft his hair was. Silly but at 14 I would tease him and ruffle his hair saying I'd mess it up. But of course then he had a crew cut so no way to mess it. I just liked teasing him and he'd always give me a cute little smile. I'm so glad you and Curt stopped in to see me when you were in Altoona for his High School Reunion. You two seemed so perfect together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and River your furbaby. Blessings??

Mila Reid

June 25, 2014

I just saw this obit in the Times today. It was just yesterday when my Golden Retriever Bailey and I were down at Green Lake and I thought about this guy and wondered why I hadn't seen him in a few months. I never knew his name, just that of his Golden, River. He always stopped to talk - always!! This makes me very sad - I have missed seeing his friendly face. I am so very sorry for your loss. He seemed like a genuinely nice man. Should I ever see River again at Green Lake (with mom) I will definitely stop to say hi.

June 25, 2014

I will always remember Curt as a witty and brilliant person! He had a unique sense of humor that everyone enjoyed. He will be missed!

June 25, 2014

Cathy,
I'm very sorry to hear about the unexpected loss of your husband. I pray that God gives you the peace and comfort to get through this tragedy. Phil 4:6,7
Jennifer

Sally Burtnette-Leser

June 25, 2014

I'm remembering Curt in High School, specifically his witty/critical take on exchanging senior photos. He typed in possible adjectives and descriptions on the back and then checked some off,exposing the superficiality of it all and endearing himself to me. He was a friend and one of the good things about school then.

June 25, 2014

Curt was a smart, kind and brave man. My most dramatic memory of him is of his helping to rescue our dog from a flaming car. Out family misses him and we especially miss the talks we shared over the fence.

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