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  1. Dory Funk V. Original Name. Dorrance Wilhelm. Birth. 4 May 1919. Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, USA. Death. 3 Jun 1973 (aged 54) Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA. Burial. Dreamland Cemetery. Canyon, Randall County, Texas, USA Show Map. Plot. HH-62. Memorial ID. 8127595. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 3. Flowers 152. Memorials.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dory_FunkDory Funk - Wikipedia

    6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Billed weight. 249 lb (113 kg) Billed from. Amarillo, Texas, U.S. Debut. 1940. Dorrance Wilhelm Funk [2] (May 4, 1919 – June 3, 1973) was an American professional wrestler. He is the father of wrestlers Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk, and was a promoter of the Amarillo, Texas -based Western States Sports promotion.

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  4. Nov 13, 2019 · Obituary of a Legend. Putting Around by Putt Powel. Amarillo Globe News – June 1973. Professional wrestler and former superintendent and football coach at Boys Ranch, Dory Funk Sr. passed away early Sunday at, St. Anthony’s Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home near Umbarger. He was 54.

  5. Dory Funk, Sr. was a skilled amateur wrestler and all-around athlete before turning to the professional game in the late 1940s. A high school state champion in Indiana, Funk wrestled for the legendary coach Billy Thom at Indiana University prior to serving with the military in World War II After the war, Funk embarked upon a long career that earned him many titles and vast recognition, both in ...

  6. dory-funk.com › doryclassic › dorysrDory Funk Sr.

    The boys found out in a hurry that Dory could handle the situation. Dory also coached the football team and all other sports. He planned to stay three months, but stayed three years. Another great tribute to Dory Funk Sr. is his two sons, Dory Jr. and Terry. I'm sure Dory Sr. was a stern father, but no one ever raised two finer young men.

  7. Jan 1, 1995 · Funk, Dorrance Wilhelm (1919–1973). Dorrance Wilhelm (Dory) Funk, professional wrestler, one of three children of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Funk, was born in 1919 at Hammond, Indiana. During his high school years there he was Indiana state high school wrestling champion for three years and Indiana Amateur Athletic Union champion for a year.

  8. Information. Ring names. Dory Funk Sr. Dory Funk. Height. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight. 230 lbs (104 kg) Born. May 4, 1919. Birth Place. Hammond, Indiana. Died. June 3, 1973 (aged 54) Death Place. Amarillo, Texas. Debut. 1943. Retired. 1973. Dorrance Wilhelm "Dory" Funk (May 4, 1919 – June 3, 1973) was an American professional wrestler and promoter.

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