Rosco Funkhouser
April 8, 1923 - November 4, 2012
Rosco Funkhouser passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at his home in Hemet, CA. He was born on April 08, 1923 in Terre Haute, IN to Orndolph and Fern Funkhouser. Rosco worked as a coal miner and construction worker and retired from both. He moved to California in 1961. Survivors include wife of almost 71 years, Virginia Fay Funkhouser whom he married on December 22, 1941 in Oakwood, IL; his children, Julia & Bob Mink of Chino, CA, Fay Harkey of Hemet, CA. Janice & Richard Elkin of Corona, CA, Joyce & Ronnie Biggs of Hemet, CA, Rosco Jr. & Dianna Funkhouser of Banning, CA, 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, three brothers, and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, son-in-law Darryl Harkey, and one grandson. A visitation will take place on Thursday, November 08, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at McWane family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Celebration Service & Reception will be held at Calvary Foursquare Church 189 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543 on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Entrusted to the care of McWane Family Funeral Home.
Rosco Funkhouser passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at his home in Hemet, CA. He was born on April 08, 1923 in Terre Haute, IN to Orndolph and Fern Funkhouser. Rosco worked as a coal miner and construction worker and retired from both.... View Obituary & Service Information