Dennis Marvin Funke, 67, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on Oct. 11, 2016, at the Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. Dennis was born in Cottonwood, Idaho, on Jan. 22, 1949. Dennis was the son of Eugene and Cleo (Powers) Funke.

Dennis attended and graduated from St. Maries High School in 1967. Dennis went to work as a logger. He and his brother joined together and started Funke Brothers Logging.

In 1969, Dennis married Linda Baltz, they had met in high school, together they had two children Jeff and Dustin who were raised in Coeur d’Alene, they later divorced. Years later Dennis went on to meet his companion and partner Dee Dee Deitz. They spent his remaining years together in Prichard, Idaho.

Dennis enjoyed riding four-wheelers and working on old cars. Two of his favorite cars were his Ford Model A and his 1940 Chevy Business Coupe.

Dennis is survived by his companion Dee Dee of the family home in Prichard, Idaho; two sons, Jeff (Julie) Funke of Omaha, Neb., and Dustin (Jaime) Funke of Hayden Lake, Idaho; his siblings, Maurice Funke, Bob Funke, Debbie Funke and Marcelle Moe. Dennis is also survived by six grandchildren Joaquin, Luis, Samantha, Conner, Jordan and Sophia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at St. Pius Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at the Hayden Lake Eagles located on West Wyoming Avenue in Hayden, Idaho. This will be a potluck and side dishes would be much appreciated.

One may sign Dennis’ online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is entrusted with funeral arrangements.