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Howard Leroy “Butch” Funke

Birth	:	9 Nov 1947 Bridgewater, Adair County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Oct 2021 Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Garner Cemetery, Bridgewater, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2180000, -94.6600000
Description	:	Butch Funke, 73, of Fontanelle Funeral Services: Will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, with burial in the Garner Cemetery, Bridgewater, Iowa. Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service. The Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Open Visitation: Will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Steen Funeral Home in... Read More	Butch Funke, 73, of Fontanelle Funeral Services: Will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, with burial in the Garner Cemetery, Bridgewater, Iowa. Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service. The Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Open Visitation: Will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memorials: Memorials may be directed to Howard Funke memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date. Howard "Butch" Leroy Funke was born November 9, 1947, the son of Howard and Lois Irene (Ruch) Funke in Bridgewater, Iowa. He died on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield, Iowa, at the age of 73. Butch grew up in Bridgewater and graduated from Bridgewater-Fontanelle High School in 1965. He went to work for Cummins Construction after high school retired after 52 years of employment. He bought his current home in 1972 and has lived there since. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and in the later years collecting coins and antiques. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rebecca Dunkerson and Marcia Schmitt; and brother, Rocky Funke. He is survived by his two sons, Duane Funke and wife Lisa of Anita and Pat Funke of Dexter, Iowa; three grandchildren, Montgomery Funke, Harley (Austin) Hetherin and Brooklyn Funke; three great grandchildren, Ashton, Able and Roman Hetherin; two sisters, Sherry Ruggles and husband Jim of Boone, Iowa and Cindy Wambold and husband Terry of Oklahoma; two step sons, Travis Arterburn and wife Lisa of Fontanelle and Justin Arterburn and wife Amanda of Ankeny, Iowa; other relatives and friends.

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Where is Howard Leroy “Butch” Funke's memorial?
Howard Leroy “Butch” Funke's memorial is located at: Garner Cemetery, Bridgewater, Adair County, USA.
When did Howard Leroy “Butch” Funke death?
Howard Leroy “Butch” Funke death on 9 Oct 2021 in Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Howard Leroy “Butch” Funke's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2180000
Longitude: -94.6600000

Family Members:

Parent

Howard Funke

(1920 - 2004)

Lois Irene Ruch Funke

(1925 - 2011)

Siblings

Rocky Lee Funke

(1954 - 2017)

Marcia Ann Funke Schmitt

(1949 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Garner Cemetery
Bridgewater, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2180000, -94.6600000

2. Witt Cemetery
Bridgewater, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2303009, -94.6414032

3. Winn Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1935997, -94.6567001

4. Avondale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2028008, -94.6053009

5. Cutler Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2003240, -94.5879940

6. Campbell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1585999, -94.6485977

7. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Jackson Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2880000, -94.6800000

8. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2280006, -94.5650024

9. Victoria Cemetery
Massena, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1990013, -94.7580032

10. Old Union Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2146988, -94.5460968

11. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2538986, -94.7755966

12. Carl Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1218000, -94.6632000

13. Sears Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3161730, -94.6345760

14. Bryant Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3089981, -94.5979996

15. Massena Cemetery
Massena, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2916985, -94.7583008

16. Old Mount Etna Cemetery
Carbon, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1222088, -94.7280301

17. Homan Cemetery
Corning, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1083200, -94.7085846

18. Fontanelle Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2907982, -94.5400009

19. Penn Avenue Cemetery
Richland Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2303009, -94.5038986

20. Bohemian National Cemetery
Williamson, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1152992, -94.5714035

21. Forest Hill Cemetery
Mount Etna, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1013985, -94.7157974

22. Mount Etna Cemetery
Mount Etna, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1110000, -94.7465000

23. Rose Hill Cemetery
Nevinville, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1549988, -94.5049973

24. Mount Zion Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0863991, -94.6031036