Funk, Ferdinand R. (1900-1939)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1939 May 16 p. 14

Birth date: 1900

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1939 Apr 27 p. 5

LOCAL NEWS

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— Ferdinand R. Funk, who was critically ill for about a week at the Bethesda hospital in Goessel, suffering from pneumonia, died there early this morning. Mr. Funk had formerly lived in Newton and was an employee of the Santa Fe. He and his wife and two adopted children lived on a farm near Goessel since moving away from Newton about five years ago. Besides his wife, several brothers and sisters, he is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Funk of Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held at the Alexanderwohl church Saturday afternoon.

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The Mennonite obituary: 1939 May 16 p. 14

Birth date: 1900 Jun 2

text of obituary:

FERDINAND R. FUNK, son of Gerhard W. and Elizabeth Rempel Funk, was born June 2, at Bruderthal, Kansas. He was baptized on confession of his faith on June 9, 1918 by Elder W. J. Ewert, and joined the Bruderthal Church near Hillsboro, Kansas. He was educated in the grade school and had 2 1/2 years of college training. On October 8, 1925, he married Agnes Schroeder, daughter of Jacob J. Schroeder. At first they were at home in Hillsboro, then moved to Newton, Kansas, where they joined the Bethel College Church. Later they moved onto their farm north of Newton, and joined the Alexanderwohl Church February 7, 1935. He was a great friend of children. So they took into their home two children, LeRoy, now ten years of age, and Darline, now 2 1/2 years of age.

He was a God-fearing, kind husband and father. He had a heart for the need of others and, whenever possible, he was ready to help. He proved himself as a regenerated child of God. He was deeply interested in school and church and discharged the obligation which these institutions entrusted to him cheerfully and conscientiously. Adversities were met patiently and it was his desire to live in peace with everyone. In his days of sickness and tribulation he held his faith in his Savior unto the end. During these days he prayed very often, and confidently he said, "Wonderful are His ways, we reason and God leads." The day before his death he remarked, "Why must I pass through this? God has numbered my days.” He was ready to die and be at home with the Lord.

About seven weeks ago he became sick. Later he contracted blood poison which affected his heart seriously. The last 15 days — the very last eight days at the Bethesda Hospital, Goessel, Kans. he was very sick. All that medical care could do for him was done, but it was God's will that he should pass on to his eternal reward, and he died April 26, 1939, at the age of 38 years, 10 months and 24 days. He lived in the state of matrimony 13 years, 6 months and 18 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Agnes; two children, LeRoy and Darline; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Funk; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Katherine Schmidt; 5 brothers and 3 sisters: Mr. and Mrs. Reinhard R. Funk; Mr. and Mrs. Solomon R. Funk; Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard R. Funk; Mr. and Mrs. Valentine R. Funk; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Funk; Miss Lydia R. Funk; Mrs. Ella and Mrs. Gerhard K. Warkentin; Mrs. Elizabeth and Mr. Adolf E. Schmidt; also 6 brothers-in-law, 5 sisters-in-law, 5 stepbrothers-in-law and 5 step-sisters-in-law, and many other relatives and friends.— Funeral services were held at the Alexanderwohl church, April 29. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. C. C. Wedel, based on Luke 7:13; by Rev. P. H. Unruh, who used for his text, John 14:1 & 2; and by Rev. P. H. Richert who gave the closing remarks based on Jer. 29:11.