Obituary for R. G. "Doc" Funderburg
Luginbuel Funeral Home, Vinita, OK (918) 256-5555......Funderburg, R.G “Doc” age 96 of Wichita, Ks passed away December 12,2018. He was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on October 10, 1922 to parents Edward and Ida Funderburg. He had three brothers Hank, Earl and Earnest Funderburg. All have proceeded “Doc” in death.
Doc grew up in the area of Vinita, Oklahoma, attending school at White Oaks and Ironside.
During World War II, he enlisted on January 13, 1942 in the Army Air Force, and was later stationed in Kimbolton, England with the 379th Bombardment Group, and served through June 26th 1945. While there he flew missions over Europe as a waist gunner on the B17.
After returning to Kansas, Doc received his Dental Degree from Washington University School of Dentistry in 1955 and in 1956, while residing in Wichita, Kansas, he started his dental practice in Derby, Kansas.
Doc’s favorite hobby was skeet shooting and he was an active member of Ark Valley Gun Club. He was proud of the many trophies and medals he won until 2010 when he stopped competing and shooting. Doc was equally proud of the lifelong friendships he developed at the gun club.
A memorial service will be held at Luginbuel Funeral Home, 353 North Scraper, Vinita Oklahoma, 74301 on December 18 at 1:00 PM. Burial following the service in Fairview Cemetery in Vinita.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of R.G. Funderburg donations can be made to the Ark Valley Gun Club, 4500 E 117th N, Kechi, Kansas 67067.
Doc grew up in the area of Vinita, Oklahoma, attending school at White Oaks and Ironside.
During World War II, he enlisted on January 13, 1942 in the Army Air Force, and was later stationed in Kimbolton, England with the 379th Bombardment Group, and served through June 26th 1945. While there he flew missions over Europe as a waist gunner on the B17.
After returning to Kansas, Doc received his Dental Degree from Washington University School of Dentistry in 1955 and in 1956, while residing in Wichita, Kansas, he started his dental practice in Derby, Kansas.
Doc’s favorite hobby was skeet shooting and he was an active member of Ark Valley Gun Club. He was proud of the many trophies and medals he won until 2010 when he stopped competing and shooting. Doc was equally proud of the lifelong friendships he developed at the gun club.
A memorial service will be held at Luginbuel Funeral Home, 353 North Scraper, Vinita Oklahoma, 74301 on December 18 at 1:00 PM. Burial following the service in Fairview Cemetery in Vinita.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of R.G. Funderburg donations can be made to the Ark Valley Gun Club, 4500 E 117th N, Kechi, Kansas 67067.