Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1889

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 499
GEORGE ADAM FUNCK, a capitalist of Muscatine, Iowa was born in St. Louis, Mo.,Oct. 27 1837, and is a son of Henry and Anna C. Funck. In the fall of 1839 he came to Muscatine with his parents, and was reared and educated in this city. He entered the army in the fall of 1861 as a musician and a member of the regimental band of the 2d Iowa Cavalry. After serving one year he was discharged under a general order abolishing regimental bands, but continued with the army as sutler for two years, and then returned to Muscatine. He next engaged in the boat store business in that city in company with a Mr. Schneider, under the firm name of Schneider & Co., which connection was discontinued at the end of one year. In the spring of 1870 he engaged in the wholesale tobacco business in company with Mr. Fred Daut, under the firm name of Fred Daut & Co., which he carried on successfully until January, 1887, at which time he sold out, having since devoted his attention to the care of his property.

Nov.2, 1879, Mr Funck was united in marriage with Mrs. Julia Lacy, nee Stafford, and one child has been born of their union, Cornelia. In politics he is a Democrat, and socially, is a member of Iowa Lodge No.2, A. F. & A. M. He is a practical and successful business man, one who has gained the friendship and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

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