The Funks feuded with Riki Choshu and Yoshiaki Yatsu; and the Youngbloods. The Bees also had a running feud with the Funks (Hoss, Terry and Jimmy Jack). There, he established Funks Grove, Illinois with his brother Absalom. Riley funks telling Helen in person, but drafts a letter to her. A year later, he briefly wrestled for the Funks Western States Sports promotion. If any man funks, let him stand out. Sold by the Funks in 1980, the promotion closed in 1981. They defeated the Funks for the belts two months later. Hart wrestled on house shows with the Funks. He was buried in Funks Grove Cemetery (Funks Grove, Illinois). By the 1830s, the Funks were among the richest settlers in the area.