Michael R. Funk, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Michael R. “Mike”Funk

Date of Birth September 15, 1948
Passed Away On October 19, 2021
At Age 73 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
United States Veteran
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***** The family is requesting masks be worn at both the visitation and funeral service.*******


Michael Richard Funk, age 73 of Fremont
passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 19th at Dunklau Gardens.

Michael was born on September 15, 1948 in Gothenburg, NE to Barbara 'McVicker' Funk and Richard Funk. Michael grew up in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School in 1966. He attended Wayne State College and was active in the Army Reserves from 1967-1995. He rose to the rank of 1st Sergeant.

Michael married Janet Lee Smith on February 5, 1972 at Trinity Church in West Point, NE. For many years, Michael enjoyed his involvement with Fremont High School athletics. He was the "Voice of the Tigers" for basketball games. He loved helping with a variety of sports including football, track, wrestling, and powerlifting. He was proud to serve on the Fremont Booster Club for 20+ years. Mike also loved being a Grandpa. He loved attending his grandchildren's events.

Michael is survived by his wife, Janet; his daughters, Michelle (Duane) Kohl of Lincoln, Mindi (Brad) Wendel of Omaha and grandchildren Chellsea (Preston) Schulte, Collin Kohl and Fiancée Hannah Ochsner, and Callie Kohl all of Lincoln and Alexander Wendel of Omaha. He is also survived by Brother-In-Law, Wayne (Peg) Smith of Omaha and Sister-In-Law, Shirley (Jim) Sendgraff of Maryville, MO and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Mark, sister Susan and niece Amy.

Memorials can be directed to his family and to the Fremont Booster Club.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 24, from 2-6pm with the family present from 2-3:30pm, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The funeral will be 10am, Monday, October 25, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Private family burial will be in Memorial Cemetery.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com



***** The family is requesting masks be worn at both the visitation and funeral service.*******
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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 24, 2021

2:00pm to 6:00pm

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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 24, 2021

Family present 2pm to 3:30pm

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Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 25, 2021

10:00 AM

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Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (7)

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Bill Fitzgerald Fremont, NE October 25, 2021
"Thoughts and prayers to Janet & the family. Mike was one of my first contacts at Fremont when we came to town in 2005, as he was the FHS Booster Club President. I cannot think of a day where he was not doing something to help our kids in Fremont HS Activities, always finding ways to help programs get things they needed to be competitive. He will be missed by many, but remembered for his involvement and dedication by so many more. GO TIGERS!!! Miss you already Mike."
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Melinda Fremont, NE October 24, 2021
"Janet and family. I'm so sorry for your family's loss! Mike thought the world of his family! My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
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JO HEINZ Dallas, TX October 22, 2021
"My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Funk family.
Mike was a giant among men. He cared so passionately about
FHS and all the athletes and graduates. What's a reunion without Mike? We know his spirit will continue at all the events and many will remember Mike Funk proudly. May he rest in peace.
Jo Heinz ( Schwanke )"
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