Honey Brook, Pennsylvania
1922 - 2015
Walter Emery Funk of Honey Brook Walter Emery Funk entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. Walt was born on Oct. 13, 1922, in Phoenixville, and was the son of the late Horace and Bertha Funk. His sister, Elizabeth Hadfield and brother, Horace...
Read MoreMr. Funk was my basketball coach and assistant principal at Scott High School. I did not know it at that time but his coaching and attitude toward life has stayed with me throughout my life. He was not a push over but was fair and expected you to be the best you could be.
Jack Hale
January 28, 2015 | Norristown, PA
Our deepest condolences to Walter's family. What a sweet, kind man.
Julie, you are in our thoughts and prayers,
Pastor Rich & Danielle Moore
Pastor Rich and Danielle Moore
January 27, 2015 | Reading, PA
I will always remember Mr. Funk, not only as my basketball and track coach, but also for his kind, caring and sincere friendship extended me during and after my high school and college days. He was greatly loved, respected and admired by many. Extending condolence along with prayer to the family.
Rod Perry
January 27, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA
Dear Julie,
I met your husband a long time ago as he was my nutrition professor at West Chester University. What a wonderful teacher! I always looked forward to his class! I met you many years later and can see why you two were together- both wonderful, kind people!! I am sending thoughts and prayers your way at this time.
Bunny Shetron Boyle
January 26, 2015
To the entire Funk Family our deepest condolences to your family for the loss of a Great Father and Husband,of one great family.Mr.Funk made winners and champions in the world of Swimming.He made certain that Chester Valley Swim Club was always #1.Mr. Funk was also a true leader of the community.The smile he always had,stays with all of us forever!god Bless The Funk family,and Gods Angels guide Mr. Funk to everlasting peace.We all always loved the Funk family,as role models,stemming from one...
Elliot Riebman
January 26, 2015 | Boca Raton, FL
Walt was the best principal I ever worked for. It was because of the "Tall Man's" inspiration that I had a 40 year career in public education.
Harry Schoenberg
January 22, 2015 | Carrabassett Valley, ME
I will remember Walt Funk as a man I liked and respected. He always had a kind word and a smile when I saw him. My deepest sympathy.
Rob Teti
January 22, 2015 | Haddonfield, NJ
Mr funk was my basketball and track coach as well as my health teacher at Scott HS as well as a great man my sincere heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace coach
Jimmy Oxendine
January 21, 2015 | Port St Lucie, FL
Dear Family--we are very sorry for your loss. The angels are certainly celebrating his arrival--what a wonderful, exceptional man! xoxo The Morgans
January 21, 2015
