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BORN
1938
DIED
2019
Peter Funk Obituary
Pete was born on July, 19, 1938, in Hillsboro, to Peter and Louise (Weiderstein) Funk.
Pete married Linda Morgan on Oct. 14, 1983, in Newton. They were married for 35 years prior to his death.
He was retired from Boeing, where he worked in airplane manufacturing.
Pete was an avid bowler and enjoyed woodworking, reading and fishing. He loved his two pets, Tortie the cat and Cricket the dog.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Valinda Atwater, Sheila Irven and Andrea DuBois; siblings, Terry Funk and Carol Schmidt (Larry); sisters-in-law, Delora Funk and Sherri Funk; four grandchildren: Justin and Jeremy Scheffler, and Garrett and Avery DuBois; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Louise Funk; and brothers, George and Roger Funk.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the following organizations: Good Shepherd Hospice of Newton, 301 N. Main St., Suite 300, Newton, KS 67114 or Caring Hands Humane Society of Newton, 1400 SE Third St., Newton, KS 67114.
Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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4 Entries
June 20, 2019
My condolences to the family so sorry for your loss.
J A
June 19, 2019
So sorry for the family's loss. The loss of a loved one can be very heartbreaking. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Please be comforted in knowing that God understands your grief and he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)
L V
June 17, 2019
Linda i am very sorry for your loss. May you and your family find peace at this very sad and difficult time.
Bona M
June 12, 2019
In this difficult time, may the God of all Comfort lovingly comfort and support
Peters family. Hosea 13:14
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