Jacob C. Funk

Obituary

Jacob Charles Funk passed away in the evening on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in his residence at Bayside Manor in Gaylord, Minnesota. He was 79 years old.

Jacob “Jake” Funk was born on April 6, 1946, in Boon Lake Township, Renville County, Minnesota. He was one of eight children to Lloyd Charles and Barbara Catherine “Gertie” Funk. He was named after his oldest brother, Jacob C. Growing up, Jake attended school until the eighth grade in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. He was known for his strength. Later in life, he was a farmer at the family farm with his brother, John, sister-in-law, Carol, and nieces, Lori and Jennifer. After he left the farm, Jake spent several years in Olivia, Minnesota, before moving to Bayside Manor in Gaylord.

Jake was a family focused man. He enjoyed shopping at ACTS, etc. for his family members, where he got an employee discount. Jake was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector, Minnesota.

Jake was often found laughing with nieces and nephews, their children and grandchildren. He loved to share the best memories. Jake often joked with everyone that he would give them money when he won the lottery. He loved playing cards, Buck usually. If you were his partner; better pay attention, he loved to show his nephews what a good card player could do.

Jake is survived by his:
Sisters, Pearl Catherine Anderson of Naperville, IL,
Delores Barbara Leskey of New Ulm, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Kevin Funk, Angela (Matt) Solemsaas, Jeff (Julie) Funk, Ben (Patricia) Funk, Cindy (Rick) Dukhuis, Jerry (Deb) Anderson, Rick (MaryEllen) Anderson, Tom Leskey, Terry Thorson, Tammy Thompson, Tim (Tanya) Leskey, Travis Leskey;
Many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Jake is preceded in death by his Parents, Lloyd Charles and Barbara Catherine Funk; Brother, Jacob C. “Shorty”, John Lloyd, Bernard Joseph, Lloyd C. “Lloyd Jr.”, Duane Donald; Nieces, Lori Ann (Carda) and Jennifer; Brother-in-law, Gerald Anderson; Sister-in-law, Carol.

Lord, have mercy on Jacob Charles Funk, and grant him everlasting peace.