Background
Funkhouser, Richard Nelson was born on December 3, 1917 in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. Son of Elmer N. and Nellie E. (Spielman) Funkhouser.
tennis court manufacturing company executive
Funkhouser, Richard Nelson was born on December 3, 1917 in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. Son of Elmer N. and Nellie E. (Spielman) Funkhouser.
Graduate, Mercersburg (Pennsylvania) Academy, 1936; Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1940.
Vice president Funkhouser Company, Hagerstown, 1946-1958. Vice president, general manager roofing granule division Ruberoid Company, 1959-1967. President, director Har-Tru Corporation (manufacturers tennis courts), since 1956.
Director Martin Veneer Corporation.
Regent Mercersburg Academy Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1941-1946. Member Quiet Birdmen, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Clubs: Winged Foot Golf (Mamaroneck, New York ).
Canadian (New York City). Fountain Head Country (Hagerstown). West Side Tennis (Forest Hills, New York ).
Ocean Reef (North Key Largo, Florida).
Married Janet A. Kunkel, January 26, 1946. Children– Richard Nelson, Marsha Jill, Linda Jane.