Mayor Jodi Miller has no doubts that Funk would have been a successful businessman.
She should know. She hired him when he was just 15 years old to work at her former business, Union Dairy. He was a very persistent young man, she said. He came to the Union Dairy several times asking for a job.
Miller was initially hesitant to hire someone so young, but said it proved to be one of her better decisions. His qualities hardworking, dependable, trustworthy, loyal far outweighed the risk of his young age, she said.
Miller said Funk worked at the seasonally-operated ice cream parlor for 11 years and prided himself in providing good customer service.
Freeport School Board president dies from COVID-19-related illness
Corina Curry
The Freeport School District released a statement on McCarty s death Monday morning. It is with great sadness that FSD 145 announces the passing of Mr. George McCarty, president of our Board of Education, the district said in its statement. George will always be remembered for his true passion and love for our district. He was a strong advocate for students and staff and his voice and his presence will be greatly missed.
McCarty, 68, was a former school district employee. He worked in facilities and grounds at Center Elementary School for nine years. Before that, he worked in retail management.