Walter Funk of Rising Sun died Friday, May 11, 2018. He was 75. Born in Bainbridge, on June 5, 1942, he was the son of the late William Glenn and Stella Edith (Anderson) Funk. Mr. Funk was a lifetime member of the Rising Sun Fire Company, where he was past president and was active in supporting the Ladies Auxiliary. He served on both the Harford and Cecil County Volunteer Firemen Associations and held the title of vice president in the Cecil County Association for many years. He served as the delegate of the Ocean City Firemen’s Convention for many years as well and always loved attending the event each year. His favorite time was spent in Tennessee and tinkering with his car, a 1929 Ford Model A. Mr. Funk's most cherished time was spent with his family, especially with his granddaughter, Stella, of whom he was very proud.
He is survived by his two children, Brian Funk (Renee) of Elkton, and Rebecca Jordan (Alan) of Rising Sun; and three grandchildren, Katherine Elisabeth Funk, Stella Grace Rudd, and Eric Austin Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard Lee Funk; grandson, Tyler Lee Jordan; sister, Rachel Simcox; and two brothers, William Rex Funk and Andrew Lewis Funk. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen Street, Rising Sun. A celebration of his life will be held at noon on Friday, May 18, at Conowingo Baptist Church, 151 Rock Springs Road, Conowingo, MD 21918, where friends and family may visit beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Conowingo Baptist Cemetery. Comments are closed.
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