Fairbanks, Alaska
Feb 2, 1941 – Jul 28, 2021 (Age 80)
Feb. 2, 1941 – July 28, 2021On July 28, 2021, we lost our beloved brother, uncle and friend, Benny Funk. Born in Tanacross, Alaska, he went to school in Fairbanks, but his family spent summers at their homestead on Mentasta Lake, Alaska. It was there that he was instilled with a love of nature...
Read MoreIt was a privilege and an honor to get to know Mr. Funk. He was easy to visit with, always smiling and friendly. His gentle presence will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
Angela Richardson
August 10, 2021 | Work
I'm so sorry to the family of Benny Funk. I was a volunteer at the Denali Center and used to visit him with my therapy dog. He was always so funny and kind, and had great life lessons. He told me that he was suffering chronic pain in his hands and arms, but then he shrugged and said, "Well that's what happens when you get old!" Such a good life lesson! He smiled all the time. He told me that one of his favorite memories from growing up in Mentasta was seeing a baby porcupine. He said it was...
Daisy Huang
July 30, 2021 | Friend
