Rhoda Parker

Rhoda H. Parker, age 84 of Siren, WI passed away on October 1, 2011 at Burnett Medical Center. Rhoda was born on February 21, 1927 to Edmund and Emma Kroening in St. Paul, MN. She attended Murray High School in St. Paul. On May 15, 1948 Rhoda married Donald Parker at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in St. Paul, MN. They lived in South St. Paul for many years. Rhoda was a stay at home mom while her children were at home. After her children left, Rhoda worked for the Minnesota State Government as a secretary. After retirement in 1988 Rhoda and Donald moved to the family farm west of Siren and lived there to the present. She enjoyed reading, quilting and gardening. Rhoda is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Donald, children: Carol Gallagher and Michael Parker, 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, along with many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, October 7, 2011 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Falun with Pastors Peter Parker and Steve Ward officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren, WI from 5:00-7:00 pm and also an hour prior to services at the Church.