Peter E. Funk
October 23, 1932 – November 13, 2024
Peter Elmer Funk, age 92, took his final journey home into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 13, 2024 after a brief unexpected trip to the hospital. We are sure “Well done, good and faithful servant” will have been the greeting on his arrival.
Peter was born October 23, 1932 to Cornelius and Katherina (Voth) Funk. He attended school in Rosthern, SK, Dorintosh, SK, Herbert, SK and Swift Current Bible School in Swift Current, SK.
Peter began his working career as an orderly in North Battleford at the Saskatchewan Hospital. This led him to working at Herbert Nursing Home, where he met Justine Klassen. After she studied at Caronport Bible College for a year, they were married on September 2, 1956. They celebrated their 68th anniversary in 2024.
Peter began his pastoral ministry in 1957 and was ordained in May 1959. For 55 years he served various congregations Mayfair Mennonite Church, Saskatoon, SK, Park Valley Church, Park Valley, SK, Laird Mennonite Church, Laird, SK, Bethany Mennonite Church, Kingman, Kansas, Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, Saskatoon, SK, Coaldale Mennonite Church, Coaldale, AB, Cornerstone Church, Saskatoon, SK.
Dad was a loving father. He was patient and considerate as he helped raise four daughters. He supported all our endeavours as we developed into strong independent women. As we married, he welcomed each son-in-law, grandchild and great-grandchild with open arms.
Peter is survived by his loving wife, Justine, 4 daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Cheryl Funk; Genevieve (Neil) Funk-Unrau their family, Savannah (Marko), Aggie (Steven); Geraldine (Dave) Wiebe their family, Tanya (Graeme), Nicole (Garrett) and their family, Taylor, and Ethan; Dolly (Brian) Ens their family, Chandra and her family, Brooklyn, William, and Dylan; Chris (Kim) and their family, Aidan, Emily, Brittney and Rebekah.
Peter is also survived by his siblings and in-laws; Kathy Dyck, Mary Klassen, Susie Zacharias, LaVerne Schmidt, Ella Funk, Ike (Grace) Funk, Elsie (Ed) Dyck and step-sister Grace (Dennis) Adolph, sister-in-law Dorothy Martens.
He was preceded in death by his parents Cornelius and Katharina (Voth), step-mother Helen (Epp), siblings Agnes Schmidt, Henry Funk, Margaret Neudorf, Neil Funk, and in-laws Abe Dyck, Ben Klassen, Joe Zacharias, Reynold Neudorf, and Max (Grace) Laskowski.
Special thanks to the staff of Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon for their excellent care.
A Service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00 am at Cornerstone Church, 315 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, SK with interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM LINK OF FUNERAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE PETER E. FUNK
(A copy of the live stream will also be available to view after the service at the link above. The copy will be available for approximately 6 months.)
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
10 Comments
Our condolences to Justine and family. I remember Peter with fondness as I had so many encounters with him from childhood on. He will not only be missed by his immediate family but by his larger family and many friends.
Thank you for your comments, dad dedicated his life to love and accept all and will truly be missed. 💞
Deepest sympathies and prayers from myself and my son Jeff Kitzan.
Thank you for your support and comments. 💞
My condolences to Aunt Justine and family. The photos were lovely, nice to see some of the extended family.
Love from DIanne
Dianne, thank you for your love and support.💞
Condolences to u and ur family Justine, Peter had a good life serving his church and community. He was well known by my family and he was the pastor that did the service for my dad.
Hi Lois, thank you for your comments and memories of our dad. He did give his life to love and accept and encourage. 💞
Condolences to the whole Funk family. My husband, Elliott (Funk) Worby is the son of Neil Funk, Peter’s brother. We haven’t had opportunity to visit Uncle Peter & Aunt Justine over the last 20-ish years, but I recall visiting them at Grandma Funk’s funeral and a Funk Reunion some years ago. They were lovely people! It is such a blessing knowing that Uncle Peter was still serving God all those years.
Thank you for your memory and comments on our Dad. His life was dedicated to accepting people where they are at and has encouraged people in so many different ways!!
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