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George John Funk, Sr.
Jody Hane2021-12-15T12:39:03-06:00
- Name: George John Funk Sr.
- Location of Birth: Brandon, Iowa
- Date of Birth: August 12, 1921
- Date of Death: February 21, 2005 (83 years old)
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- Highest Rank: SGT (Sergeant)
- Branch: Army
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- Military Awards:
Purple Heart
- Military Highlights:
George proudly served his country as part of the fifth wave in Normandy where he received a Purple Heart for his service.
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World War II
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George lived in Motley, Minnesota prior to serving six years in the United States Army.
He worked at National Steel for 32 years and operated a drywall business for 30 years.
George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothie; sons, Terry and George, Jr.; daughters, Sharyn Carringten and Linda (Dan) Stoneberg; and six grandchildren.
George lived in Pengilly, Minnesota. He died at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing, Minnesota and is buried in Itasca Calvary Cemetery at Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (Plot C-D-05-1-8)
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