Paul H. Funk
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, with Rev. John K. Stake officiating. Family and friends are invited to visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Paul was born on February 6, 1950, in Caledonia, Racine County, Wisconsin, to George and Elizabeth (Kah) Funk. He attended Caledonia Grade School and graduated from Case High School in
Racine. Answering the call to serve his country, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force on May 8, 1969, and proudly served until his honorable discharge on April 13, 1977. On November 27, 1971, Paul married the love of his life, Karen S. Fliess, at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Racine, Wisconsin. Together, they built a beautiful life during his military assignments, including time stationed at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan and later at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.
Paul’s greatest joys were rooted in his family and the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, golf, and cheering on his beloved Packers and
Brewers. Above all, his grandsons were the light of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them. A dedicated community member, Paul was a proud member of the Elks Club in Marquette, Michigan, and the American Legion in Caledonia.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth Funk; his sister, Joyce Funk; his brother, Kenny Funk; his nephew, Jonathan Gross; his father-in-law, Clarence Fliess; his mother-in-law, Diane Hoffmann; and brothers-in-law, Troy Fliess, Clarence “Gus” Fliess, Jay Fliess, Scott Harms, and Geno Donaldson.
He is lovingly survived by his wife of 53 years, Karen; his son, Shawn Funk; his daughter, Brandy (Rick) Burns; his cherished grandsons, Austin Funk and Tyler Burns; his brother, Phillip “Skip” (Lou) Funk; his sister, Georgeann (Bob) Gross; his brother-in-law, Bob Fliess; and his sisters-in-law, Debbie “Deb” Harms, Denise Donaldson, Maria, and Lucy. Paul is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who will carry his memory in their hearts.
The family is being assisted by Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Online condolences and further information can be found at www.roseberrys.com.
Paul’s life was one of love, service, and joy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He will not be forgotten. He will live forever as long as we continue to remember him as the avid outdoorsman as well as an Air Force veteran.
He’s my Great Uncle after all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in this difficult time. We will always remember the amazing memories that we shared with you and your family. You will be deeply missed Paul.
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Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers…
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Karen and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one, Paul. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen and family I have found memories with Paul and our old bowling gang ! In Marquette or on the road we had a blast ! I always got to ride with Paul he liked his cars ! You guys are in my prayers !
Karen and family, we are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our prayers are with all of you.
My deepest sympathies Karen for you & your family. My heart goes out to you. May he rest in peace.
Our prayers are with you all. We are very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Brad and I are so sorry to hear of your loss as a wife, Karen, and of the loss of the children and grandkids and all who loved Paul. Sadly, we never got to meet him. I’m certain he was a fine man. May the Lord comfort you. Your Cousin, Therese
I am so sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. I remember fondly of our dinners out, our card playing at each others houses, as the years together progressed from Paul being one of Dan’s first supervisors in the Air Force to me working with Paul at Snow Control at KI Sawyer and then transferred to Fort McCoy close to when we did. He will be missed.
What a wonderful man and so welcoming. I moved to adams 8 years ago and Paul took me ice fishing. As a fellow vet we shared a lot of stores and I will miss him. Thanks for being part of my life.
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing.I have not seen Paul in years but I can honestly say him and I had so many fun times and some crazy times also. I don’t think I ever was with him that he didn’t have me in tears laughing so hard. A great man , A great friend he will be missed. See you on the other side my friend. Condolences to Karen ,Brandy and Shawn and the rest of his family.
I’m very sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Paul. So many fond memories of him. He will be dearly missed. My condolences for my cousins and the extended family…
Love,
Matt Hoffmann
So sorry for your loss.