Richard G. “Dick” Funk, 87 of Greencastle, passed away on April 20, 2020 at 6:35 am at his home, following a brief illness.

He was born June 30, 1932 in Bowling Green, IN. the son of Herman and Beatrice Norman Funk. Dick graduated from Bowling Green High School, Class of 1950. After high school, he met the love of his life, Pauline Minor. They were united in marriage on January 19, 1952. Dick joined the Air Force in December of 1952. He was stationed at Wright-Patterson Ari Force Base and later at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City, S.D. He also served in Labrador, Greenland, and Okinawa. While in Okinawa, Dick purchased he first Volkswagen Beetle. After 20 years of service, Dick retired with the rank of Master Sargent. He and Pauline moved to reside in the Greencastle area.

In 1972, Dick and his brother-in-law, Kenny Minor, opened D &K Beetles, a Volkswagen repair shop in Greencastle. The serviced Beetles for 45 years, closing when Dick retired in January of 2019. During his time in the business, Dick developed many friendships with several Volkswagen enthusiasts.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Pauline Funk of Greencastle; nephew Jeff Minor and his wife Shelley with whom he had a special bond, and their children, Hannah Willard and husband Josh and Bryce Minor. Other survivors include an aunt Geraldine Smith; Cousin David Norman, brother in laws Kenny Minor and wife Judy, and Skip Minor and wife Audrey; sister in law, Barbara Taylor; many nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Scott Allen Funk and a daughter, Dianna Kaye Funk.

Due to the current directive from the governor, there will a private burial on Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greencastle Christian Church or to the Bowling Green United Methodist Church. Post a note of condolence at www.frenchfuneralhome.com

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