William 'Bill' Russell Funke

William "Bill" Russell Funke, age 65, of Fishers, IN passed away after a long illness on May 25, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Funke; preceded in death by a son Brian Funke; and survived by his step-daughter, Julie O'Toole and step-son, Tony Jeffries; eight grandchildren Ian Funke-McKay, Patrick O'Toole, Christopher O'Toole, Emily Jeffries, Sarah Jeffries, Zachery Jeffries, Ethan Jeffries, and Ella Jeffries; four siblings Beverly Hurt, Steve Funke, Terry Fishburn, and Nick Funke. Bill, a Tech H.S. graduate and Purdue engineer, traveled the world in his 36 year career with Industrial Dielectrics (IDI) in Noblesville, IN and enjoyed the loving relationships of his family and many friends made along the way. He will be greatly missed by so many. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 29 from 3 to 8 PM at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E Washington St, Indianapolis. Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, May 30 at Flanner and Buchanan with interment following at Washington Park East Cemetery. Donations may be made to Turkey Run State Park in loving memory of his son Brian Dean Funke at Turkey Run State Park, 8121 E. Park Rd, Marshall, IN 47859.