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Grand Rapids (MI) Herald, 14 June 1928, pg 3
Walter L. Funk, Leader in G.A.R. Activities, Dies - Walter L. Funk, 83, one of the most prominent and active members of the G.A.R. through whose efforts two national G.A.R. encampments were brought to Grand Rapids, died Tuesday at his home, 141 1/2 Lyon St. NE.
Born in Jonesville, Hillsdale county, Mich., June 4, 1845, Mr. Funk devoted the greater part of his life to patriotic activities. He enlisted as a private in Co. A., Fourth Michigan Infantry, July 25, 1964, and after serving one year, was discharged on June 1, 1865. He served as a drummer boy and later fought under Gen. Grant.
Mr. Funk was instrumental in bringing the G.A.R. encampments to this city and had arrangements practically compleete to make Grand Rapids the convention headquarters for the national encampment in 1930. He served this year as a member of the staff at the national G.A.R. commander-in-chief and at the time of the local encampments served on the mayor's committee. He had taken an active interest in all G.A.R. activities, having assisted in the organization of the Grand Army of the Republic after his war service.
Mr. Funk's father, Moses O. Funk, was captain of Co. I Fourth Michigan infantry, the same company of which his son was a member, and was also a member of Custer post.
He is survived by his widow, Lucy Funk. The body was removed to the Lyzen funeral home, where services will be held at 2:30 this afternoon under auspices of the G.A.R. Burial will be in Hillsdale.
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