Roderick Dale Funk's Obituary
Roderick Dale Funk, 66, of Albemarle passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. A private celebration of life service will be held on August 22, 2021 in Dewitt, Michigan with family and friends.
Rod was born May 7, 1955 in Cheboygan County, Michigan to Merla Virginia Keetch and the late Howard William Funk. He retired from General Motors in Michigan. After he retired, he continued employment as a supply chain professional with Alcoa, Honeywell, and Thermal Windows. Rod enjoyed traveling, boating, and spending quality time with his son, family, and friends.
He is survived by his wife Dana Dean Kessler; son: Nathan Funk; mother: Merla Keetch; step- children: Jason (Ellen) Bright, Jamie (Meghan) Bright; 3 step grandchildren; siblings: Ralph (Carla) Funk, Robin (Jim) Hastings, Ruth (Jack) Barber; 7 nieces and nephews; 12 great nieces and nephews; mother and father-in-law: Gerald A. (Mercedes) Dean.
Memorial contributions in Rod’s name may be made to Community Homecare and Hospice at 1024 Albemarle Road #904 Troy, NC 27371.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Funk family.
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