赖因哈德·舍尔
In 1914 Funke was rear admiral of the III Battle Squadron, which included SMS "Kaiser", SMS "Kaiserin", SMS "König Albert", and "Prinzregent Luitpold". On 24 December 1914 he received the order to give command of the III Squadron to Admiral Reinhard Scheer whilst taking over command of the II Battle Squadron from Scheer.