Age, Biography and Wiki
Rich Funke was born on 30 January, 1949 in Batavia, New York, U.S., is an American journalist and politician. Discover Rich Funke's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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Newsreader, journalist, anchorman |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
30 January 1949 |
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30 January |
| Birthplace |
Batavia, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous journalist with the age 75 years old group.
Rich Funke Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Rich Funke height not available right now. We will update Rich Funke's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Rich Funke Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rich Funke worth at the age of 75 years old? Rich Funke’s income source is mostly from being a successful journalist. He is from United States. We have estimated Rich Funke's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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journalist |
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Timeline
Rich Funke (born January 30, 1949) is an American journalist and politician who represented the 55th district of the New York State Senate from 2015 until 2020.
From there he worked as a news reader and reporter at WHAM in Rochester before moving in 1972 to WAXC a top 40 station as its news director.
After WAXC he was brought on as a sports director at WHEC-TV in 1974.
Funke received the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for Television for his coverage of the Rochester Americans in 1977 and 1986.
After a stint at WTVJ-TV in Miami, Florida from 1980 to 1981 he returned to Rochester and his previous position at WHEC-TV.
In 2005, Funke became the primary anchor of the evening news at 5, 6, 7 and 11 p.m. at WHEC-TV before retiring in 2012 as one of the main faces of the station.
Funke was inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame in December, 2012 shortly after his retirement.
Funke is a Republican who was elected in November 2014 when he defeated Democratic incumbent Ted O'Brien.
Prior to his election, Funke had for almost 40 years been a news anchor and sports director for WHEC-TV, the NBC affiliate station in Rochester, New York.
Funke is a former radio disk jockey, radio and television journalist and television sports reporter and news anchor in Rochester, NY.
He began his career in broadcasting at WBTA in Batavia, New York.
In March 2014, Funke announced his candidacy for the New York State Senate in Senate District 55 against incumbent Democrat Ted O'Brien.
Funke defeated O'Brien, 54,874 votes to 38,624.
On December 27, 2014, the Rochester Lancers of the Major Arena Soccer League inducted Funke into the Rochester Lancers Wall of Fame as one of Rochester's "soccer pioneers".
Funke was the television play-by-play announcer for the original Rochester Lancers of the North American Soccer League.
Funke ran for re-election unopposed in 2016.
In 2018, however, he was a top Democratic target, ultimately defeating Democrat Jen Lunsford by a margin of 52%-48%.
In December 2019, Funke announced that he would not seek re-election the following year.
