Robert Justin Funkhouser Jr.

Robert “Bob” J. Funkhouser Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Monday February 7, 2022. Bob was born in Winchester, VA May 29, 1939 to Justin and Ruth (Clarke) Funkhouser. Besides his beloved and devoted partner and wife of 21 years, Julie (Bretschger) Funkhouser, he is survived by his son Rob Funkhouser and wife Kimberly Minch, his daughter Ann (Funkhouser) Strid and husband Scott Strid; 5 cherished grandchildren: Emily (Funkhouser) Connolly and Katherine Funkhouser; Justin, Ryan, and Allison Strid; a sister Ann Strite-Kurz and husband Bill Kurz. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his beloved first wife of 37 years, Barbara (Klein) Funkhouser, his sisters Carol Funkhouser and Pamela Day, and his brother Raymond Funkhouser. Bob, also, leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, sister and brother in-laws and dear friends.

Bob was a graduate of The Hill School and Washington and Lee University. After college Bob worked as a schoolteacher at Collegiate School before transitioning into the business world. Bob held positions of increasing responsibility in the Beverage Equipment industry before starting his own business which became one of PepsiCo’s largest suppliers of Fountain Beverage Equipment and Accessories in the U.S. Bob was an avid golfer, skier, and traveler. Through his happy and optimistic approach to life, he put smiles on everyone’s faces and made friends wherever he went. Bob will be missed by all who knew him.

The family would like to thank all the medical professionals including doctors, nurses, care providers and hospice staff for the extraordinary care they provided. Funeral and burial will be private, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AVOW Hospice, 1095 Whippoorrwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or via their website https://avowcares.org/donate-now/