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Robert Funk Obituary
NEW IBERIA - Graveside services will be conducted for Mr. Robert Allen Funk, age 89, at 10:00 am Friday, September 11, 2015 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the US Navy Funeral Honor Detail Team.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Thursday with a Life Remembrance Service at 7:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 am on Friday until service time.
A native of Lawndale, California and resident of New Iberia, Mr. Funk passed away after a brief illness at11:13 pm on, Monday, September 7, 2015 at Iberia Medical Center.
Mr. Funk was a veteran of the US NAVY who served his country honorably in WWII and the Korean Conflict and retired after 20 years of active duty. He continued to serve his country for ten more years in the Navy Reserves.
He was employed at USL as maintenance superintendent and retired after 20 years of service. He enjoyed sports and volunteered his time forming the Little League at the Base and coaching from 1972-1978. He also enjoyed watching and supporting LSU.
Mr. Funk loved being outdoors, tending his garden and rose bushes, photographing animals and nature and reading.
He was a very generous man who supported St. Joseph Indian School, the Salvation Army, Special Olympics, Disabled Vets and Habitat for Humanity.
He is survived by five sons, Billy Singleton and wife Dianna of Lafayette; Robert Singleton and wife Amelia of Broussard; John Funk, Sr. and wife Loretta of Catahoula; George Funk of New Iberia and Richard Funk of Lafayette; five daughters, Theresa Robicheaux and husband Michael; Cynthia F. Robinson and husband Dale all of New Iberia; Cheryl F. Bodin and husband Larry of Erath; Denise F. Byers and husband Nathan of Carencro and Anita F. Fontenot of Deridder; eighteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa MacDougall Funk; son, Bryan Thomas Funk; parents, George Austin and Agusta Rampmier Funk; granddaughter, Tasha Kay Robicheaux and three sisters, Clara Viguerie; Gladys Viguerie and Florence Hebert.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Gachassin, Jason Bodin, Chad Bodin, Nick Bodin, Brent Bodin, Derrick Broussard, John Funk, Jr., Danny Singleton and Bobby Singleton.
Donations may be made in his name to St. Joseph Indian School at P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
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Jo Ann Viator
September 11, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. May memories bring all of you peace and comfort
Miss Gussie & JoAnn
September 11, 2015
Gail and I we're sorry to hear about your loss our prayers are with you
Connie Duricher
September 11, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers. I won't be able to attend the service. Will continue to pray for the family during this difficult time.
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George Hebert
September 11, 2015
The news of my last parental sibling, Robert Funk, passing away the other night has all kinds of memories and emotions flooding into my heart and mind and soul. Uncle Robert was a source of amazement to me, as a child and as an adult. His house was full of children. I learned later that he had served his country in the Navy, and loved his family, even his three stepchildren, which I never heard him refer to as anything other than his children. I remember him taking a nap in his chair with a baseball game on, and never hearing anything, till someone lowered the volume on the ball game. I remember seeing him at USL, where he supervised the grounds maintenance and the care he took with planting and then storing after they bloomed, thousands of tulip bulbs that made the campus come alive with color. I remember three and a half years ago, a day or so after my sister died, he drove down by his self, at age 85, to comfort me. He has been so much of a part of my whole life, and he will be sorely missed in my heart.
That was the extent of the post I made, but I would like to add one more thought. In our lives, whether as children, teenagers, young adults, or more mature adults as I have become, there are people, friends, family, complete strangers, who interact with us, daily. Hopefully we glean something positive from the interaction. Uncle Robert taught me many things, not by his words, but by his actions. He taught by the example of his own life. I learned about caring, compassion, and doing whatever you can to help someone, and maybe most importantly, patience.
Sharon Viator
September 10, 2015
Theresa was so sorry to hear about your dad my prayers go out to you and your family
Brenda Racca
September 10, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the Funk Family. So sorry for the loss of your dad.
Trinette Feyereisen
September 10, 2015
My deepest condolences to you, family and friends. Hugs
September 10, 2015
"Sheryl, sorry for your lost, praying for you and your family at this difficult time. "Love Dee"
Jennie Baudoin
September 9, 2015
Denise so sorry for ya'll loss. My Prayer's go out to you and your Family.
Jennie Hebert Baudoin Saint Martinville La
Mark and Jane Nittler
September 9, 2015
Cynthia, our deepest sympathies for your loss in this difficult time. We love you and your entire family. Love, Mark and Jane
Mark and Jane Nittler
September 9, 2015
Cynthia, our deepest sympathies for your loss in this difficult time. We love you and your entire family. Love, Mark and Jane
Lori Eskind Migues
September 9, 2015
Sheryl, Denise & Anita, sorry for ya'll loss, praying for ya'll.
Jonna Trahan
September 9, 2015
Praying for the family in this difficult time.
Deborah Bowman
September 9, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all who loved him.I only know his Son's Richard and George.My love to you both
Joe Abbo
September 9, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
From the Staff of Evangeline Funeral Home
September 10, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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