This is from a scrapbook clipping. Date/Source is unknown.
William E. Parker, 88, a life-long resident of this city and the immediate vicinity, passed away on Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the home of his son, Albert A. Parker, 307 So. University Ave., after a short illness. Mr. Parker had been in failing health for the past few months but had been able to be up and about until Saturday of last week. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early, Sunday morning from which he never rallied.
A son of the late William L and Emeline Swift Parker, pioneer residents of this county, he was born in the Town of Trenton, on a farm about a mile east of the Boomer school, on July 10th, 1849. Four years later the Parker family moved to this city and William was educated in the local public schools.
While a young man, Mr. Parker was interested in the lightning rod business and traveled extensively in the eastern states. Later, he was for a time located in Texas as a commercial photographer.
He was married, March 9th, 1882, to Miss Amelia Meyerpeter of this city, with whom he lived until her death on Aug. 14, 1916. He was actively engaged in farming, on the Parker homestead near the east city limits, until his retirement in 1908. Since the death of his wife he had made his home with his son, Albert. He was very active and was for many years a familiar figure on the down-town streets. He was especially interested in baseball.
Surviving are three sons and a daughter, William L. Parker, Laona, Wis., and Theo. J. Parker, Albert A. Parker, and Mrs. Donald C. McLaughlin of this city, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles Parker, Guthrie Center, IA and Edgar E Parker, formerly of this city but now located at Altadena, CA and Wild Rose, Wis.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the McKinstry-Yauman funeral home with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Friends may view the body at the funeral home Friday afternoon or evening.
William E. Parker, 88, a life-long resident of this city and the immediate vicinity, passed away on Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the home of his son, Albert A. Parker, 307 So. University Ave., after a short illness. Mr. Parker had been in failing health for the past few months but had been able to be up and about until Saturday of last week. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early, Sunday morning from which he never rallied.
A son of the late William L and Emeline Swift Parker, pioneer residents of this county, he was born in the Town of Trenton, on a farm about a mile east of the Boomer school, on July 10th, 1849. Four years later the Parker family moved to this city and William was educated in the local public schools.
While a young man, Mr. Parker was interested in the lightning rod business and traveled extensively in the eastern states. Later, he was for a time located in Texas as a commercial photographer.
He was married, March 9th, 1882, to Miss Amelia Meyerpeter of this city, with whom he lived until her death on Aug. 14, 1916. He was actively engaged in farming, on the Parker homestead near the east city limits, until his retirement in 1908. Since the death of his wife he had made his home with his son, Albert. He was very active and was for many years a familiar figure on the down-town streets. He was especially interested in baseball.
Surviving are three sons and a daughter, William L. Parker, Laona, Wis., and Theo. J. Parker, Albert A. Parker, and Mrs. Donald C. McLaughlin of this city, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles Parker, Guthrie Center, IA and Edgar E Parker, formerly of this city but now located at Altadena, CA and Wild Rose, Wis.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the McKinstry-Yauman funeral home with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Friends may view the body at the funeral home Friday afternoon or evening.
This is from a scrapbook clipping. Date/Source is unknown.
William E. Parker, 88, a life-long resident of this city and the immediate vicinity, passed away on Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the home of his son, Albert A. Parker, 307 So. University Ave., after a short illness. Mr. Parker had been in failing health for the past few months but had been able to be up and about until Saturday of last week. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early, Sunday morning from which he never rallied.
A son of the late William L and Emeline Swift Parker, pioneer residents of this county, he was born in the Town of Trenton, on a farm about a mile east of the Boomer school, on July 10th, 1849. Four years later the Parker family moved to this city and William was educated in the local public schools.
While a young man, Mr. Parker was interested in the lightning rod business and traveled extensively in the eastern states. Later, he was for a time located in Texas as a commercial photographer.
He was married, March 9th, 1882, to Miss Amelia Meyerpeter of this city, with whom he lived until her death on Aug. 14, 1916. He was actively engaged in farming, on the Parker homestead near the east city limits, until his retirement in 1908. Since the death of his wife he had made his home with his son, Albert. He was very active and was for many years a familiar figure on the down-town streets. He was especially interested in baseball.
Surviving are three sons and a daughter, William L. Parker, Laona, Wis., and Theo. J. Parker, Albert A. Parker, and Mrs. Donald C. McLaughlin of this city, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles Parker, Guthrie Center, IA and Edgar E Parker, formerly of this city but now located at Altadena, CA and Wild Rose, Wis.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the McKinstry-Yauman funeral home with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Friends may view the body at the funeral home Friday afternoon or evening.
William E. Parker, 88, a life-long resident of this city and the immediate vicinity, passed away on Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the home of his son, Albert A. Parker, 307 So. University Ave., after a short illness. Mr. Parker had been in failing health for the past few months but had been able to be up and about until Saturday of last week. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early, Sunday morning from which he never rallied.
A son of the late William L and Emeline Swift Parker, pioneer residents of this county, he was born in the Town of Trenton, on a farm about a mile east of the Boomer school, on July 10th, 1849. Four years later the Parker family moved to this city and William was educated in the local public schools.
While a young man, Mr. Parker was interested in the lightning rod business and traveled extensively in the eastern states. Later, he was for a time located in Texas as a commercial photographer.
He was married, March 9th, 1882, to Miss Amelia Meyerpeter of this city, with whom he lived until her death on Aug. 14, 1916. He was actively engaged in farming, on the Parker homestead near the east city limits, until his retirement in 1908. Since the death of his wife he had made his home with his son, Albert. He was very active and was for many years a familiar figure on the down-town streets. He was especially interested in baseball.
Surviving are three sons and a daughter, William L. Parker, Laona, Wis., and Theo. J. Parker, Albert A. Parker, and Mrs. Donald C. McLaughlin of this city, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles Parker, Guthrie Center, IA and Edgar E Parker, formerly of this city but now located at Altadena, CA and Wild Rose, Wis.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the McKinstry-Yauman funeral home with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Friends may view the body at the funeral home Friday afternoon or evening.
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