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for Todd Funkhouser
Monte Smith
October 24, 2025
T Funk was a shining light at my kid's elementary school. Always brought a smile, and that's about the best thing you can say about someone. Much respect, Todd.
Ruth Cotter
October 23, 2025
Prayers strength and hugz. Grew up with Todd on Chanticleer playing football, kickball, ghosts in graveyard & dancing in basements. Sending all our love, the Cotter clan.
My son Dylan took this on his last day of 5th grade last year!!
Krista Bergeron
October 21, 2025
Andie Wessell
October 21, 2025
Prayers & God’s Blessings to Todd’s family. We knew Todd from his time at SBHS. What a wonderful & dedicated teacher to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I also had the awesome opportunity to be a co-worker -Wessell family. Classes from 2000-2009
D B
October 21, 2025
Both of my kids had Mr. Funkhouser for PE. Just as is said, everyone who knew him, loved him. We remember him mostly for the kiss and go line and the loud music. The line was not the same on the days he was not there and when he was he had an infectious spirit that set the tone for all to have a great day ! I can't imagine how many lives he touched and how he will be missed. Thank you Mr. Funkhouser. You made our elementary school days fun and memorable.
Deanna Marsh
October 20, 2025
We never met Todd, but our son served with him in Iraq. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
Tina Young
October 19, 2025
Todd was a wonderful guy with a huge heart and a great love of adventure. I will never forget meeting him on the Goat Trail and how amazed I was by his positive attitude and fun personality. He was one of a kind.
Loren Ford
October 19, 2025
Todd and I were roomates at FSU and best man at my wedding. We had some amazing adventures together with trips in Europe and Philippines. Loved that man like a brother. So many memories are flooding in. The friend everyone wishes for in their life and a mentor to thousands of kids. Love you Todd. So glad we caught up again the day before.
Patrick Elliott
October 18, 2025
It was my good fortune to coach football with Todd at Park View High School. He was a thoughtful and considerate person in all situations. His sincerity was obvious to those with whom he worked. His students had the outstanding opportunity to have a truly special mentor!
Kelly Barnes
October 18, 2025
I went to 6th grade with Todd and Andy Lyons. We had so much fun! Our dads were both in the Air Force so we got to see him and Lauren over the years.
Bobby nieves
October 17, 2025
So sorry to hear. I knew Todd from high school in Germany:(
Richard Condie
October 17, 2025
I was a student in the first years that Stonebridge high school was open and had the privilege of having Mr. Funkhouser as both a teacher and football coach. Despite that being more than 20 years ago, I still think back to the positive example he was and appreciate all he did for me and my fellow students.
JoAnn Post
October 17, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss, Chris and Lauren! Such a tragedy! It sounds as if the students couldn't have asked fo a more dedicated and caring teacher!
DeAnna
October 17, 2025
I went to high school in Germany with Todd. He was a great person! Warrior Love Forever. RIP.
Julia Hanlon
October 17, 2025
Mr. Funkhouser made my childhood as my PE teacher at Horizon Elementary school. May he rest in peace. The energy he brought was unmatched and was the reason I enjoyed PE.
Katherine Brennecke
October 17, 2025
Todd and I went to high school together in Wiesbaden, Germany. He was a great friend, and always so funny and positive. I always loved that he became a teacher and made such a difference for his students. RIP and Warrior love forever, Todd.
Heidi Brou
October 17, 2025
I knew Todd from high school in Germany. He is one of those people who leave an impression on you for life.
RIP Warrior
CRISTOFER
October 17, 2025
rip Todd funkhouser i miss him he went to my school sugerland school
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Tisha DuHaime
October 17, 2025
Todd was more to us than just a great teacher, he was a friend. Our family is so very sad of his passing and sorry for your family’s loss. My kids were the lucky ones to have had the “Funk” as their elementary school teacher back in the day. When telling our kids of the news they both had so many stories to tell. Our kids are adults now and if they still can remember those wonderful memories, you know you had a one of a kind teacher! I will miss my birthday and Happy Mother’s Day texts ( that you never missed) and my husband will miss his every morning chats at the gym. Their last chat my husband came home and said the “Funk seems really happy in his life”! We’re going to hold that close to us, that he loved his life. I pray God will find you all comfort during this time. Todd I hope you’re cranking that radio speaker up like you did every day back at carpool pickup. God Bless
Kranti Marri
October 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Todd Funkhouser
It’s hard to find the right words to express the sadness of losing Todd Funkhouser. The last time I saw him, he was asking if everything was going good — giving that familiar thumbs-up, and then I replied with double thumbs-up.
Every moment of his was truly positive, encouraging, and full of warmth. His evergreen smile could brighten any room and lift the spirit of everyone around him. Todd’s kindness and joy will always be remembered and deeply missed.
Kranti Marri
Sugarland
Jessie Blair
October 16, 2025
You will be greatlymissed brother fly high with the Angels until we meet again! (warriors for life)
Valerie Martinez
October 16, 2025
Mr Funkhouser was one of the best PE teacher I have ever had. I don’t think bingo or any holidays would be the same without him. He made everyone's day better. Thank you for your kindness and being the best PE teacher to me and my sisters. May he rest in peace - valerie martinez (sugarland)
Karen Delacy
October 16, 2025
What a wonderful obituary to an obviously very special man. I see a lot of him in you Lauren. And reading his beautiful tributes from former and current students made me think of this poem. Todd was so clearly beloved.
Late Fragment
And did you get what
you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want?
To call myself beloved, to feel myself
beloved on the earth.
by Raymond Carver
kevin mezei
October 16, 2025
I met Todd roughly 15 years ago through mutual friends. I would invite him out to social events in Va and would see him a couple times per year. I had just texted him on Monday about some upcoming events when later that day a mutual friend texted me that he'd just passed. I was shocked & very saddened by the news. Todd was such a good guy and very enjoyable to be around. My deepest sympathy to his family and to his students that saw him every day.
October 16, 2025
Our family is incredibly heartbroken to have learned of his tragic passing. He was an inspirational and fun teacher who clearly excelled at his craft and loved his students no matter the circumstances. Our daughter treasures the time she had as his student over twenty years ago. We are all the better for having known him. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to his family, friends, current and former students - all who loved him. Rest in eternal peace, Mr Funk. The Roe Family - Ashburn, VA
Kayla Chapman
October 16, 2025
Mr. Funkhouser was my favorite Algebra teacher in high school. Always made the class fun and he was so funny. You will truly be missed Mr. Funk.
Luke and Dee Beamer
October 16, 2025
Todd was one of our neighbors. I didn't know him well but my husband did. He would hang out on Friday nights for a few hours showing up wearing those funny toe shoes saying he couldn't stay long cause he had to go to the gym or had a to go running the next day. If any of the neighbors needed help he would be there. My husband and I are just devastated he just seen him 2 days prior. Prayers go out to the whole family during this time
Uke
emma quintanilla
October 16, 2025
Mr funkhouser was the absolute best pe teacher, we would sometimes bond over metal music and finding out which one we both liked. He would always wear shorts a shirt and toe shoes. I was kind of close with him and we had a lot of memories, I did a 5k run with him, and we would talk. He was the funniest teacher I'd have ever met and I remember he would come to our class and take time out of his day to play games with us. In pe he was really fun when we'd play games, when he were waiting in line we would give him a high five or even headbutt his hand. I was devastated to hear the sad news about him passing away and I'm deeply saddened. I hope his family's doing well and hope the best for all of them. You were a great running buddy and PE teacher Mr funk.
- sincerely a former Sugarland student
Judith mckevitt
October 16, 2025
I never knew Todd, but I know lots of people that hike that Billygoat trail and Billy goat is treacherous she is unforgiving and one has to be skilled to be able to Traverse that trail. My niece has done Billy goat six times and taking people with her very carefully and cautiously I’m very saddened over the loss of this young man whom he was much be loved. I understand from his students and Louden rest in peace Todd AJ.
Jessica Nguyen
October 15, 2025
Honestly, Mr. Funkhouser was a really great PE teacher. He was also really close with my 5th grade teacher, and he'd always come over to hang out and play board games with my class every Friday, whenever he was available. He'd come to judge gingerbread houses during a gingerbread decorating competition, he'd try snacks with my class, and he made a lot of memories for me, and others.
Mr. Funkhouser was an amazing teacher in general, and I remember my class would always headbutt his hand every time he offered to give a high five at the start of every class. He was also energetic and outgoing every day, even in the morning.
It's devastating to hear that he passed away on Monday, and I hope he's doing well wherever he ends up after death.
-A former Sugarland student, Jessica.
Jacklin Moore
October 15, 2025
Mr funkhouser
We will love and miss you forever, thank you for always supporting Sugarland/ horizon and making it as fun as you can.you were one of the only reasons I was excited to go to school in my k-5 because I would look forward to come to ur class and get to play games and workout and listen to you talk about things that would always make us laugh. God bless you and your family and rest in peace
Katie Romero Hernandez
October 15, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You were such a wonderful person and a person who gave so much motivation of being active during pe. You always been so helpful and respectful to other. Always been supportive and being there for anyone. I remember my elementary school days , when you made me have fun during pe and be active. I had a wonderful elementary memories ever since you became my teacher, and made me laugh. May god bless your family and friends for this hard time.
Kim & Mike Bielski
October 15, 2025
Mr. Funk touched the lives of both my husband & I. We were in the first class he taught, I believe, and to great fortune became friends going forward. He always had this calm, cool demeanor & an amazing way of making everything feel less heavy. It is an incredible loss that he is no longer walking this Earth & making all the lives that encounter him somehow better. We hope we can all walk forward with a little more Funk in our hearts and minds as we cross paths with people. We wish our utmost condolences to his family & everyone else feeling the great void left by his absence. Rest in peace, Todd, and thank you for everything, including the things you didn't know you made better.
Brian Amaya
October 15, 2025
I lost count of how many times my daughter has commented over the last 5 years that he made her day better. Just about every week, including just this last week, as I drove by in the morning to drop her off, I had to fight the urge to get out of my car and thank him for his daily good deeds. Sadly I never did, and while I obviously would do it if I had another chance, I am comforted by the fact that this wonderful soul had no shortage of people of all ages and backgrounds who loved and admired him. My deepest condolences to those closest to him; may you find respite from the pain and solace in the fact that even from afar it was easy to see how he made this world a truly better place.
Christopher Orellana
October 15, 2025
MR. Funkhouser was the best teacher he was always nice and energetic. I will always miss him , also all the time he would say the warm up really fast and I would always try to remember it but never did . I will also remember the time he would dress up as a leprechaun and say it was his cousin.
By : Christopher
Sugarland
Rachel Haynes
October 15, 2025
Mr. Funk was born to be a teacher. He treated all of his kids the same and wanted the best for each of them. He also would stay after school for anybody and could make anyone feel comfortable asking for help. What a massive loss for future generations. I consider myself very lucky to have had him as a teacher. RIP Mr. Funk.
Class of 2011 LCHS
Maria “Margie “ Varela
October 15, 2025
I know Todd when he came to Wiesbaden, Germany . He and my brother use to hang out and he would come over to the house. He will be truly missed. All my love and prayers to his family.
Family Navarro Hernández
October 15, 2025
Realmente no tenemos palabras para expresar el vacío que dejó El Sr.Funk. Todos los que tuvimos la dicha de conocerlo siempre tenía una sonrisa, una persona amable ,mis hijas lo amaban y siempre será su mejor teacher de PE. Lo extrañaremos!
Todd 1
October 15, 2025
Kalyan Karki
October 15, 2025
We are saddened by the news of our kid’s favorite PE teacher’s untimely demise. Our heart felt condolences
Karki Family
Megan Manier (Sullivan)
October 15, 2025
Mr. Funk was my favorite math teacher I ever had. He made algebra fun. He was always up beat and happy to see his students. You will be missed Mr. Funk!
Mavis Hernández
October 15, 2025
Un gran maestro que lleno de alegría y entusiasmo el corazón de nuestros hijos Martin, Isaac y Zoe cienten mucho su partida, pero le recordarán como el gran maestro que era, ahora descanza en el mejor de los lugares, que Dios derrame fuerza y fortaleza sobre toda su familia.
Descance en paz estimado maestro
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Greg Mihalik
October 15, 2025
Todd brought joy and enthusiasm to Sugarland every day. As a teacher, he was exceptionally gifted in working with students across grades K-5, challenging each student to be active, healthy, and happy. Not only was he a great teacher, but he was also a kind coworker who made thoughtful gestures daily and treated everyone with love and respect. His contributions to the Sugarland Community were immeasurable, through all of his work leading and supporting school events and PTO activities such as the Walk-A-Thon, Field Day, and playing on our school basketball and volleyball teams. Todd was truly the spirit of Sugarland as we welcomed and cared for everyone, and made the perfect mascot wearing our Wildcat costume! We all hope to have the passion and commitment he maintained after 30 years of teaching in LCPS. We love you, Todd, and will dearly miss you!
Greg Jones
October 15, 2025
God Bless and keep you my friend. Till we meet again.
cristofer ortega
October 15, 2025
I miss Mr,funkhouser he was in my school He was the best PE teacher rip Mr, funkhouser
Kellye Lewis
October 15, 2025
What a loss for us all. I had the pleasure of working with Todd at Horizon Elementary School. The best sub job I ever had was teaching with Todd as a long term PE teacher. He taught me so many things about myself and my abilities! What a very special person. I was blessed to see him last Thursday at Sugarland and will cherish our last conversation. Rest in peace my friend.
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