Aaron Funner

Aaron Funner, 84, passed away on July 17, 2013 at his home in Reno, Nevada. Al owned and operated Al's East 5th Service at 5th and Ingra. During winters Al also operated a "Wrecker". Al then worked for Yellow Cab garage behind the Old Black Angus at Fireweed and Spenard. This is where Al first acquired the skills of radiator repair. There Al longed for a shop of his own. Within a few short years Spenard Radiator was no longer a dream but a reality come to fruition through hard work. Al worked many locations through the years; the old fire station at Spenard and 29th, the gas station near the Norge Laundry at Chugach Way, also the Quick Lube off Old Seward Hwy, and last on A St. off of 64th Ave. His sons all spent time at "The Shop" with Al apprenticing Jimmie to carry on the family business. Al handed the keys to Jimmie in 1987 and moved his wife and daughters to Reno, NV where he claimed ownership of The Wonder Bar which he operated until he retired. Al loved boating, water-skiing, bowling, and beer. He was also quite the pool shark. He served in the military overseas in Korea with the US Army during peacetime. Al was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise; son, David Randall, and daughter, Judith Elaine. He is survived by his eldest son, Richard Alvin, wife, Mary, and their children, Michael and Victoria; his youngest son, Jimmie Michael, wife Laura and Jimmie and Tami Ochoa's children, Beau, Ashley and David; Judith's daughter, Tonya Rogers of Vancouver, WA and his youngest daughter, Kristina of Reno and her children, Louise, Haley and Marcos plus 6 great grandchildren. A celebration of life potluck will be held at his son Richard's home at 2111 Saratoga Avenue on Thursday August 15th at 6:00 p.m. All who knew him are welcome to attend.