Jake Funk may be a winger who was named Maryland Gatorade’s 2015 Player of the Year, but in February 2022, he made headlines for a different reason. The 5’10” talented athlete then made headlines as the new boyfriend of The Bachelor finalist Hannah Ann Sluss.
However, we won’t be delving into the athlete’s achievements or his dating life today. Instead, this article will be about Jake Funk’s parents: Jim and A’Lisa Funk.
Jake Funk’s Parents
Jake Funk’s parents, Jim and A’Lisa Funk, are the stars of the universe. One was a football player and the other a prodigious swimmer. It’s no surprise that he inherited his athletic talent from them.
Maybe Jake should thank them a lot.
And it’s not just Jake who’s proud to have inherited this gift. His mother, A’Lisa Funk, even stated on her FB bio that she’s a proud mother to Jake Funk and his brother.
Even on Son’s Day 2021, she took to her IG to write, “Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you two. We love you to the moon and back.”
Jake Funk Father: Jim Funk
Jim Funk is 61 years old in 2022.
That means he had Jake when he was 38 years old.
A native of Fort Mill, South Carolina, Jim Funk was also a football player at Penn State University. It is reported that after his football career ended, Jim went on to take an administrative job at MCPS in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
We have no information about his other work.
Interesting Facts: Jim’s parents — Walter, played on the men’s basketball team at Penn State, while his mother, Jean, was one of the first female athletes there. He also has an older sister named Judith Funk Laurento.
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Is Jim Funk on Instagram?
No, Jim is not on Instagram. He is not on any social media.
However, he still regularly posts photos on IG of his son and wife.
Jim Funk’s Mother: A’Lisa Funk
A’Lisa Funk was born on December 31, 1963, which makes her 58 years old in 2022.
Also, she was 35 years old when she gave birth to Jake.
A’Lisa Funk is a retired professional swimmer who has won many awards. Some of her awards include — 3-time Division II National Championship, 22-time All-American, and 5-time NCAA Individual Relay National Championship.
Additionally, she was a member of the Clarion Athletics Hall of Fame during her time at Clarion University.
Adding to her accomplishments, A’Lisa (a freestyle/butterfly specialist) was a key contributor to the Clarion women’s swimming and diving team that dominated the PSAC and Division II from 1983-86. As co-captain, A’Lisa led Clarion to D-II and PSAC, and also became a 14-time PSAC Champion with 4 individual and 10 relay titles in 1983.
After retiring from swimming, she took a job at Booz Allen Hamilton in Virginia and settled there with her husband and children.
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What is A’Lisa Funk’s maiden name?
A’Lisa Funk’s maiden name is “Woicicki”.
She is from Trucksville, Pennsylvania and lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland as of 2022.
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Is A’Lisa Funk on Instagram?
Yes, find her on Instagram @alisafunk7. Most of her posts are bragging about her kids’ athletic achievements.
Also, here is her Facebook @alisa.funk.3.
Related FAQs
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When did Jake Funk’s parents get married?
Jake Funk’s parents, Jim and A’Lisa Funk, exchanged vows on August 19, 1995, after five years of dating.
According to A’Lisa, she first met her future husband through mutual friends on a ski trip in 1990.
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Are Jake Funk’s parents still married?
That’s right, Jake Funk’s parents are still married as of 2022.
On their 26th wedding anniversary (August 19, 2021), A’Lisa wrote on her IG, “You are the love of my life and my best friend. You are an amazing husband and father to our 2 boys. 26 years and still going strong. I love you, Jimbo.”
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How many children do Jake Funk’s parents have?
Jim and A’Lisa Funk have two children named Jake and Jordan Funk.
While Jake needs no introduction, his brother Jordan is a football star at James Madison University. Here is his IG @jordanfunk55 and FB @jordan.funk.522.
In addition to his two children, Jim’s father also has another son named Josh Funk from a previous relationship.
Jake’s half-brother Josh is a “Doctor of Physical Therapy” from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and “BS Health Sciences” graduate of Ohio State University, who founded Rehab 2 Perform (a Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation service). He also hosts a podcast called the High Performers Podcast, with new episodes released weekly.
It seems like Josh grew up with his mother. No wonder he called her his “35-year rock” on her birthday on December 18, 2021. He also said that he wouldn’t be who he is without her.