Miami Union

May 8, 1880

 

FUNK, ROYAL J. - Mr. Royal J. Funk, a well-known printer of this place, died last Saturday morning; of Consumption, and was buried on Sabbath afternoon.  Royal learned his trade in the old Troy Times office, and has had a position in several of the offices of the county.  He was foreman in the Journal office, Piqua, for several years and until a few months since, when failing health compelled him to retire.  He was a good workman and a genial young man.