Ludwig A. FUNK

Father: George FUNK
Mother: Margarethe PFEIFFER

Family 1: Catherine CALLAHAN

(1) 1930 United States Census for Wisconsin, Jefferson Co., Watertown City: Ward 9; Supervisor's District 9, Enumeration District 28-39; Sheet 1A; April 2, 1930: Louis FUNK is 76 years old at time of census; 22 when first married.

  1. Hattie FUNK

Family 2: Margaret BREENE

(1) Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index via Ancestry.com

  1. Hazel G. FUNK
  2. George B. FUNK
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Notes

Updated August 11, 2019. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1855 New York State Census, Albany Co., Sixth Ward, Western Election District: Page 87; July 17, 1855.

Lewis FUNK is the son of George and Margaret FUNK. He is 1 year old and born in Albany, New York

(2) 1860 United States Census for New York, Albany Co., 9th Ward Albany City: Page 14; January 23, 1860.

Louis FUNK is the son of George and Margaret FUNK. He is 6 years old, born in New York and is attending school.

(3) 1870 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Town of Emmet (Watertown Post Office): pages 27-28; dwelling 196; family 192; June 10, 1870.

Lewis FUNK is the son of George and Margaret FUNK. He was born in New York and is 16 years old.

(4) Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Louis FUNK
- Age: 40
- Gender: Male
- Marriage Type: Marriage
- Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1889
- Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
- Spouse Name: Maggie BREEN
- Spouse Age: 26
- Spouse Gender: Female
- FHL Film Number: 1030182

(5) 1900 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Emmet Twp.: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 89; Sheet 3B; June 13, 1900.

Louis FUNK is head of household, married to Maggie [BREENE] FUNK. Children in the household include Hattie (from Ludwig's previous marriage), Hazel and George.

- Birth date: August 1853; age 46
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 10
- Birthplace: New York, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farmer
- Home: Rents his farm

(6) 1905 Sate of Wisconsin Census, Jefferson Co., Watertown Town: June 1, 1905.

Louis FUNK is head of household, married to Margreth [BREENE] FUNK. He is 50 years old, born in New York as were his parents, and he is a farmer. He owns his farm with a mortgage. Children in the household are Hazel and George.

(7) 1910 United States Census for Wisconsin, Jefferson Co., Watertown Town: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 142; Sheet 12B-13A; May 3, 1910.

Louis FUNK is head of household, married to Margareth [BREENE] FUNK. Children in the household are Hazel G. and George B.

- Address: Sivistky Road
- Age: 56; married for 20 years (census record indicates this is his second marriage)
- Birthplace: New York, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farmer on a dairy farm. He is an employer
- Home: Farm, owned with a mortgage

(8) 1920 United States Census for Wisconsin, Jefferson Co., Watertown Twp., Watertown City, Ward 9: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 97; Sheet 5B; January 9, 1920.

Louis FUNK is head of household, married to Margaret [BREENE] FUNK. Their daughter Hazel is also included in the household.

- Address: 1012 Ninth Street
- Home: Owned, free of mortgage
- Age: 66
- Birthplace: New York, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Elevator Man; Shoe Factory

(9) 1930 United States Census for Wisconsin, Jefferson Co., Watertown City: Ward 9; Supervisor's District 9, Enumeration District 28-39; Sheet 1A; April 2, 1930.

Louis FUNK is head of household, married to Margaret [BREENE] FUNK.

- Address: 1012 Ninth Street
- Home ownership: yes; valued at $4,000
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 76 years old at time of census; 22 when first married
- Birthplace: New York, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: None

(10) U.S. City Directories via Ancestry.com; Watertown, Wisconsin

- 1924: FUNK Louis (Margt) shoewkr Wolfram Shoe Co h1012 9th
- 1927: FUNK Louis (Margt) shoewkr Wolfram Shoe Co h1012 9th
- 1930: FUNK Louis (Margt) h1012 9th
- 1932: FUNK Louis (Margt) h1012 9th
- 1934: FUNK Louis (Margt) farmer h1012 9th

(11) State of Wisconsin Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics; Copy of Death Record

- Name: Louis FUNK
- Residence: 1012 Ninth St.; resident of 45 years
- Place of Death: Jefferson Co., Watertown; 1012 Ninth St.
- Marital Status: married (husband of Margaret BREENE)
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1853; Albany, New York
- Date of Death: Sept. 11, 1937; 3:30 p.m. (age 84 years, 0 months, 23 days)
- Cause of Death: Acute cholecystitis; contributory senile debility
- Trade: Retired Farmer; Dairy Farm; last worked 1927; entire life in this occupation
- Father: George FUNK (b. Germany)
- Mother: Gretchen // (b. Germany)
- Informant: Mrs. Louis FUNK; 1012 9th St. Watertown
- Place of Burial: Oak Hill, Watertown, Wis; Sept. 14, 1937

(12) 1937 clipping from an unknown newspaper

"Louis FUNK is Dead at 84; Funeral Service Tuesday. Louis FUNK, one of Watertown's well known older residents, died late Saturday afternoon at his home, 1012 South Ninth street. His death came peacefully in sleep and followed an illness that began with a cold. He had been confined to bed only a few days, however. Mr FUNK, who for years operated a milk route in Watertown, was the first milk man here to introduce the modern milk bottle on his route. Earlier in his life he had been an engineer at the Davidson Theatre, Milwaukee, and the Plankinton hotel building there. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. George FUNK who brought him to this region when he was a boy. The family settled in the town of Emmet and he grew to manhood there. He had lived in this locality for more than 45 years. He operated his own farm for many years and about 20 years ago moved to the city, upon retirement from active work. He was one of 13 children. Family Survives. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret BREENE whom he married 48 years ago, and three children, Mrs. Marie YANDRE, Waupaca, Wis.; Mrs. Hazel HOFMANN, Milwaukee; and George B. FUNK, Watertown. There are seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Hattie WARNER, died about 17 years ago. One brother, Jacob, Milwaukee; and five sisters, Mrs. Caroline WEIHERT and Mrs. Mary HEROLD, Watertown; Mrs. Lena DAVIS, Chagrin Falls, O.; Mrs. Minnie MARKHAM, Neillsville; and Mrs. Dinah SCHNEIDER, Madison, also survive. Mr. FUNK was a member of the First Congregational church here. Throughout his long life he was active, continuing his interest in affairs even down to his final illness. He was known in every part of the city by reason of his early milk route and had friends in every walk of life. He was a progressive citizen. New of his death came as a shock to many old friends. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Schmutzler funeral home, the Rev. C. W. Pink-..."

(13) Find a Grave

- Name: Louis FUNK
- Birth: 1853
- Death: 1937 (aged 83–84)
- Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery; Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, USA
- Plot: Block 34
- Memorial ID: 7379996

(14) Schlintz, Victoria L. J., "Family, A Genealogical Collection," (Oakland, CA: self-published manuscript, 1979), Schlintz chapter, Funk-Weihert descendant chart.