FRANK D. FUNK -

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FRANK D. FUNK 1930 - 2002 Dad was born June 12, 1930 and after a lengthy illness Dad went to be with his Lord and Saviour on May 31, 2002. Frank, son of Franz R. and Kathrina Funk, is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth; daughter Michelle (Greg) Klassen of Grunthal; son Patrick (Mireille) Funk of Kleefeld. Papa is also survived by his eight adoring grandchildren, Tristan, Kieran, Brayde, Taeghen, Daren, Keelan, Nixen, Carsen; as well as five sisters and seven brothers, Maria Dyck, Katherine (Ike) Dyck, Helen (Henry) Voth, Anne (Ruben) Fehr, Lydia (Vic) Dyck, Peter (Nettie), John (Esther), Jacob (Tina), Paul, Andy (Margaret), Victor (Martha), and Bill (Maggie). Dad was predeceased by son Mark Anthony; granddaughter Hope Funk; and his parents, Franz R. and Katherina Funk. Dad was a very ambitious man. Along with special friend and partner Emil Bertschinger, they worked hard to build a very successful business Carleton Hatcheries & Dunn-Rite Food Products. Frank will be greatly missed by his partners Rico, Mario and Ursala Bertschinger and their many employees. A special thanks to our dear friend Dr. Craig Hildahl. The funeral service for Frank D. Funk will be held Tuesday, June 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bergthaler Mennonite Church, Grunthal, MB. Viewing will be held Monday, June 3, 7:00 p.m., with a devotional at 8:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel and one half hour prior to the funeral service. Interment at Grunthal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 301-352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8. Dad, we will all miss dearly your loving and mischievous smile. You will live in our hearts forever. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 150 Penfeld Dr.; Steinbach, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 03, 2002