Speckmannshof in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

1. Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier wohnte
Rolf Herbert Leo
Funkenstein
Jg. 1927
Deportiert 1942
Ermordet in
Auschwitz
English Translation:
Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein, born in 1927, lived here. He was deported in 1942 and murdered in Auschwitz.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 49° 26.608′ N, 11° 51.854′ E. Marker is in Amberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Speckmannshof. It is at the intersection of Schlachthausstraße and Gasfabrikstraße, on the right when traveling south on Schlachthausstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schlachthausstraße 8, Amberg BY 92224, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paula Funkenstein (here,

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next to this marker); Siegfried Funkenstein (here, next to this marker); Ilse Gerda Funkenstein (here, next to this marker); Jakob Kirschbaum (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rosa Bloch (about 120 meters away); Ernst Bloch (about 120 meters away); Nabburger Tor / Nabburg Gate (about 150 meters away); Nabburgertor / Nabburg Gate (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amberg.

Also see . . . Stolperstein. Wikipedia

A Stolperstein (in English "stumbling block") is a ten-centimetre (four-inch) concrete cube bearing a brass plate inscribed with the name and life dates of victims of Nazi extermination or persecution. The Stolpersteine project, initiated by the German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992, aims to commemorate persons at the last place that they chose freely to reside, work or study (with exceptions possible on a case-by-case basis) before they fell victim to Nazi terror, forced euthanasia, eugenics, deportation to a concentration or extermination camp, or escaped persecution by emigration or suicide. As of June 2023, 100,000 Stolpersteine have been laid, making the Stolpersteine
Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

2. Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein Marker
The Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) for the Funkenstein family consist of four individual stones placed together.
project the world's largest decentralized memorial.

(Submitted on April 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Additional keywords. Holocaust

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

3. Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein Marker

The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street in front of the building.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2026

4. Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein Marker

The view of the house and markers from the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.