Martin Fundenberger

Martin Fundenberger, MD Age 81, passed away on Saturday December 17, 2011 in Lebanon, IN. He was born in Kleck, Yugoslavia on September 20, 1930. He came to America on December 21, 1949 with his parents, Peter and Katherine Fundenberger, who preceded him in death. His sister, Barbara Lower, also preceded him in death. He resided in Chicago, IL, working as a tailor for Kuppenheimer Clothing Store until choosing to serve his country, as a platoon sergeant 1st class, during the Korean War from September 1951 thru July 1953. Martin was an honor student at Camp Breckenridge and the top-ranking soldier in leadership training. He was awarded the Purple Heart during his service in the military. He attended the University of Loyola and graduated from the University of Illinois in June 1956. He graduated from the St. Louis University School of Medicine in June 1960. He had a surgical internship and residency at the St. Louis University Department of Ophthalmology and completed his ophthalmology residency at Indiana University in Indianapolis in 1964. He actively practiced ophthalmology in Indianapolis until his retirement in 1992. He then moved to his farm in Lebanon where he ran a sod business for 20 years. Martin was a much loved and caring physician that strongly devoted himself to the care of his patients and his family. He had a life long interest and was actively involved in the soccer community for many years. He was a member of the American Legion, Paul Coble Post #26, the American Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Association, both the Indiana and American Academy of Ophthalmology, as well as the Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the numerous friends, relatives and patients who have been such a meaningful part of Martin�s life. He will truly be missed by those fortunate to have known him. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce E. (Scherer) Fundenberger, and their eight children Mark (Jean), Michael, Linda (David), Marty (Stephanie), Max, Marvin, Monte (Shelley), Mathew and eight grandchildren, Mary, Grace, Laura (Mark & Jean), Samuel (Linda & David), Corey, Austin, Alex (Marty & Stephanie), Nathan (Monte & Shelley). Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 20 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road with a Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, located at 11441 Hague Road, Fishers, IN. www.shirleybrothers.com .

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Martin Fundenberger

September 20, 1930 - December 17, 2011