- Born on: March 7, 1938
- Departed on: November 4, 2026
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
Linn Charles Funk
Linn Charles Funk, 88, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Per his wishes, he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Linn was born March 7, 1938, in Floyd County, Iowa to Orren and Marjorie (Townsend) Funk. He married Janet Thomason on December 27, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; to this union three children were born. Linn worked many years as an operator at ADM. He also ran and operated Dry Creek Stables, raising and training Morgan horses. Linn was a founding member of the Iowa Morgan Horse Association. He raised and trained the 3-time state champion Hillview Captain.
He enjoyed traveling, going to horse shows, antique picking with his wife, and cooking; he was known for his crème brulé recipe. Linn loved his miniature schnauzers, his family and their time together, and loved life.
Left to cherish Linn’s memories are his children, Ervin Funk, and Raye Ann Napper; four grandchildren, Ian (Jessica) Funk, Michael, Ryan and Cody Napper; two great grandchildren, Isabella Baker, Zoey Baker; brothers, David, Errol, Duane, and Rolan Funk; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Janet Funk, and his daughter, Erin Funk.
Linn was born March 7, 1938, in Floyd County, Iowa to Orren and Marjorie (Townsend) Funk. He married Janet Thomason on December 27, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; to this union three children were born. Linn worked many years as an operator at ADM. He also ran and operated Dry Creek Stables, raising and training Morgan horses. Linn was a founding member of the Iowa Morgan Horse Association. He raised and trained the 3-time state champion Hillview Captain.
He enjoyed traveling, going to horse shows, antique picking with his wife, and cooking; he was known for his crème brulé recipe. Linn loved his miniature schnauzers, his family and their time together, and loved life.
Left to cherish Linn’s memories are his children, Ervin Funk, and Raye Ann Napper; four grandchildren, Ian (Jessica) Funk, Michael, Ryan and Cody Napper; two great grandchildren, Isabella Baker, Zoey Baker; brothers, David, Errol, Duane, and Rolan Funk; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Janet Funk, and his daughter, Erin Funk.
