Charles Roderick Funk Obituary in Ankeny at Memorial Services of Iowa

Obituary For Charles Roderick Funk

Charles R. Funk, 88, passed away November 11, 2026, in Ankeny, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.

Charles was born June 16, 1938, in Derby, Iowa, to Charles and Lucille (Snook) Funk. He was raised in Derby and after graduating high school he joined the Air Force. Charles served 21 years in the Air Force and served during the Vietnam War.

After retiring from the Air Force, Charles spent 17 years working at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and 14 years part time at Maurices Distribution Center.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy; son, Charles Funk of Big Sandy, TN, and Jeff Funk of Portland, OR; stepdaughters, Candace Pearson and Catherine Tyrrell of Davie, FL; two nieces; and ten grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice or your local VFW.

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