William ""Bill"" Lewis Funk Jr.

William ""Bill"" Lewis Funk Jr., a former Corporate Philanthropist, known for the William Funk Award for Building Stronger Communities, died on June 19. He was 85.

 

Born in El Reno, Oklahoma on September 17, 1933; Bill had many professional and personal accomplishments in his life; Bill received his Law Degree from the University of Oklahoma. He was an Army Captain and he ran for House of Representatives in Colorado; Vice-President of Public Affairs for United Bank of Denver; Executive Director of Bonfils Stanton Foundation; Chairman of Denver Lutheran High School Board of Directors; and President of St. John's Lutheran Church. Bill and his wife Natalie founded the Rocky Mountain Stroke Chapter.

Bill had a wonderful 53-year marriage to his wife Natalie. He enjoyed taking his family on many vacations and spending time together. He was a gentle soul who made everyone around feel important.

Bill Funk is survived by his wife Natalie; Melanie, their daughter and Stephen, their son; grandchildren Morgan, Evan, Emily and Andrew; John Funk, his brother, John's wife Marsha and their sons Jack and William.

Services will be held Thursday June 27^th at 2:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church.

Funeral Service: June 27, 2019 2:00 pm

Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Ave.
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
303-758-2820