| French Wargame Holidays | 17 May 2013 5:11 p.m. PST |
On Thursday, May 16th 2013, Fred Funcken passed away at the age of 91 years leaving a legacy and fond memories for many wargamers and Comic readers on my generation. I have done a quick veneration on my blog link cheers
Matt |
| galvinm | 17 May 2013 5:26 p.m. PST |
I have some of his books. Awesome reference materiel. He will surely be missed. Godspeed! |
| Natholeon | 17 May 2013 5:37 p.m. PST |
One of the essential names for wargamers of a certain generation. RIP. |
 Saginaw  | 17 May 2013 6:24 p.m. PST |
I'd consider Mr. Funcken a notable name in wargaming, as notable as Scruby, Featherstone, Young, and others. His books, some of which he collaborated with his wife, were, and still are, great reference material. Godspeed, Mr. Funcken, and thank you VERY, very much. |
| 79thPA | 17 May 2013 7:42 p.m. PST |
91 and very much appreciated by those such as us, so I'd say he had a pretty good run. |
| Arteis | 17 May 2013 8:01 p.m. PST |
I've got a row of those books in my bookshelf alongside me – a treasured part of my memories of this wonderful hobby. |
| uruk hai | 17 May 2013 8:20 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear of his passing. I have owned both parts of his Napoleonic Uniforms series for over 30 years and even though I have added many other reference material I still refer constantly to these books. |
| Florida Tory | 17 May 2013 9:43 p.m. PST |
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| Gen Phred | 17 May 2013 11:18 p.m. PST |
I to have several of his great books! RIP Fred. |
 20thmaine | 18 May 2013 1:59 a.m. PST |
I made a decision a while ago to go back to using the Funken & Blandford books as un iform colour guides – more than enough detail for wargaming. The Funkens illustrations were just so inspiring as well – the books are beautiful objects bin themselves. Sad news – but a long and productive life that should be celebrated. |
| Rudi the german | 18 May 2013 2:01 a.m. PST |
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| EagleSixFive | 18 May 2013 6:27 a.m. PST |
I revere my Funcken titles, RIP Fred. |
| vtsaogames | 18 May 2013 8:01 a.m. PST |
Perhaps I should drape my Funcken book in black. Adios, compadre. |
| Jeigheff | 18 May 2013 8:57 a.m. PST |
I'm sorry that the great Mr. Funcken is gone. May he rest in peace. I have several of Mr. Funcken's uniform books myself, and have had the Napoleonic ones since I was in high school. But I never knew he drew Tintin until today! |
| Oudinot | 18 May 2013 1:04 p.m. PST |
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| Yesthatphil | 18 May 2013 4:15 p.m. PST |
No … sad loss, then – the Napoleonic volumes were a near bible when we were teenage wargamers all those years ago … Phil |
| Tom Bryant | 18 May 2013 5:43 p.m. PST |
Sad news however, it was a life well lived. Many thanks Mr. Funken. Godspeed and Fair Winds my good man. |
| adster | 19 May 2013 4:44 p.m. PST |
He goes having left a terrific legacy of inspiration and pleasure for many many of people. |
| Patrick R | 03 Jun 2013 5:22 a.m. PST |
There was a Tintin magazine and his work was published in it as educational material for the kids. |
begins to think about terrain for Team Yankee.