Donald Parker

Donald K. Parker, age 87, a resident of Siren Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 at Burnett Medical Center. Donald was born February 27, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Seward and Bertha Parker. Donald was united in marriage to Rhoda Kroening on May 15, 1948 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. They resided in South St. Paul for many years where Donald drove a truck for LCL Transit. Upon his retirement, they moved to the family farm west of Siren. Donald enjoyed hunting deer and ducks, however, his passion was Percheron draft horses and he had a matched team of nine on his hobby farm. His favorite was named "Stormy". Donald is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years; Rhoda, his parents; Seward and Bertha and his brother; Seward "Ace" Parker Jr. He is survived by his twin sister; Marian (Clifford) Peterson, his two children; Carol Gallagher and Michael Parker, three grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, along with many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Falun with Pastor Brian Krause officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.