Wilfred J. Funk
1883–1965 (age 82)
Lexicographer/Publisher
Biography
Wilfred J. Funk was born in 1883 and died in 1965, having built a distinguished career as a lexicographer and publisher. His contributions to the study and dissemination of language helped shape American understanding of words and their meanings, leaving a lasting impact on education and scholarship.
Funk's legacy as a lexicographer and publisher is honored at Rosedale Cemetery, where he rests as a respected figure whose work enriched the intellectual and cultural life of his generation.