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LINCOLN-Richard Earl Funk, 93, of Lincoln, IL died at 7:50 a.m. October 28, 2013 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital with family by his side.

Richard was born July 23, 1920 in Lincoln, the son of Daniel and Lula Huff Funk. He married Erma Knight June 22, 1947 in Lincoln. She preceded him in death December 30, 1997.

Richard is survived by two sons: Thomas (Karrie) Funk of Lincoln; Kevin (Doris) Funk of Red Wing, MN; one brother: Larry Funk of Lincoln; one sister: Alice Taylor of Morton, IL; a very special friend: Helen Hullinger of Lincoln; five grandchildren: Neenah (Andy) Maier of Seattle, WA; Natalie Funk of Red Wing, MN; Abby Funk, Julianne Funk, and Noah Funk, all of Lincoln. He was preceded by his parents, wife, brothers: Paul, Don, Virgil, Buford, and Kenneth Funk and sister: Pauline.

Richard served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a dispatcher for Cilco Utility Co. and truck driver for Cilco. He had served as President of the Park District Board; was a member of Lincoln Christian Church; the American Legion Post #263; Jolly Seniors; and Christian Corner Sunday School Class.

Services for Richard will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln with Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL. with full military rites accorded by Lincoln American Legion Post #263 Honor Guard. Memorials can be given to American Legion Post #263 or Lincoln Christian Church.