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Remembering the life of Kyle Funke

By Morgan Daniels To Kyle Funke, Trevecca was more than a university. It was also his home—a place of belonging, brotherhood and an environment where his personality and faith truly shined, said friends and family. “He was a man of integrity. He understood his spiritual foundation and he was very faithful to it—I think Trevecca really helped that,” Pete Funke, Kyle’s father said. Kyle, 21, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2010 after a 7-year battle with a brain tumor and cancer. He endured three surgeries and exhausted every form of treatment, but Kyle’s determination and optimism was always evident, said those who knew him best. (more…)