Donald L. Funke's Obituary
Donald L. Funke, 57, of Clinton, passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home.
Arrangements are pending at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory.
Donald Leo Funke was born on August 6, 1962 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Louis and Virginia (Ellickson) Funke. He was a 1980 graduate of Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids; and attended Kirkwood Community College.
Don was a machinist and Senior QA Tech at Metform.
Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He was avid sports fan enjoying following NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and followed Chase Elliot after Dale’s retirement; the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Cubs, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He also enjoyed cooking and working around the house.
Don married Kimberly Berner on August 19, 2006 in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. In addition to his wife: Kimberly of Clinton he is survived by his son: Michael (Morgan) Davis, Jr. of Clinton, daughters: Kyleigh Davis of Clinton, Christina Funke and Cassandra Funke both of Joplin, Missouri. 5 ½ grandchildren; six siblings: Bill (Vickie) Funke of Byron, Illinois, Tony (Jan) Funke of Delano, Minnesota, Paul (Kerry) Funke of Norwalk, Iowa, Barbara Andre of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gerry (Lori) Funke of Battle Creek, Michigan, and David (Connie) Funke of Jesup, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials can be made to the family.
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