Age, Biography and Wiki
Dory Funk (Dorrance Wilhelm Funk) was born on 4 May, 1919 in Hammond, Indiana, U.S., is an American professional wrestler. Discover Dory Funk'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 54 years old?
| Popular As |
Dorrance Wilhelm Funk |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
4 May, 1919 |
| Birthday |
4 May |
| Birthplace |
Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
3 June, 1973 |
| Died Place |
Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 54 years old group.
Dory Funk Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Dory Funk height is 6 ft 0 in and Weight 249 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 0 in |
| Weight |
249 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Dory Funk's Wife?
His wife is Dorothy Culver Funk Betty Funk
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Dorothy Culver Funk Betty Funk |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3, including Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk |
Dory Funk Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dory Funk worth at the age of 54 years old? Dory Funk’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Dory Funk's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
Dory Funk Social Network
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Timeline
Dorrance Wilhelm Funk (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.
Funk was born in Hammond, Indiana, on May 4, 1919, as the son of Emma E. (Gust) and Adam Funk.
He was an Indiana high school state champion amateur wrestler for three years at Hammond High School in Hammond, Indiana, as well as an Indiana State University Amateur Athletic Union champion for one year.
Funk began his career as a professional wrestler after serving in the United States Navy during World War II, starting in the southwest United States.
He wrestled primarily in the Texas territories and the Central States territories during his career.
After Dory Jr. won the NWA Heavyweight championship in 1969, he was at ringside for many of his son's title defences.
Funk began promoting Western States Sports with Doc Sarpolis in Amarillo, Texas, where he led a thriving wrestling scene that produced many stars, including his sons Dory Funk Jr.. and Terry Funk, as well as Stan Hansen, Harley Race, Gene Kiniski, Tully Blanchard, Dibiase">Ted Dibiase, Tito Santana, Bruiser Brody, Ricky Romero, Jumbo Tsuruta, and Genichiro Tenryu.
Many of his wrestlers had played football at West Texas State University in nearby Canyon, Texas.
Funk had a good business relationship with All Japan Pro Wrestling founder Shohei Baba, which led Funk's talent pool to useful international experience.
Funk was also heavily involved with the Cal Farley Boys Ranch in Amarillo.
Funk died at St. Anthony's Hospital after suffering a heart attack on June 3, 1973, at the age of 54, while demonstrating a wrestling hold at his home to a visitor at his Flying Mare Ranch in Umbarger, Texas.
He was buried at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, Texas.
On July 15, 2006, Funk was posthumously inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame at the International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Newton, Iowa.
The award was accepted by his son, Terry.
