Robert D. Parker

PARKER, HENDERSON, ORDAZ

Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 5/24/2016 at 12:01:40

Robert D. Parker, 63, of North Liberty, IA, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A Memorial Service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at 11am on Wednesday, May 18 at Lensing Funeral Home, 605 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City with Father Ed Fitzpatrick officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The North Liberty Fire Fighters Foundation or to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Bob was born January 30, 1953 in Iowa City, the son of Maynard and Lois (Henderson) Parker. He was a 1971 graduate of University High School and later graduated from The University of Iowa. Bob joined the North Liberty Fire Department in 1971, recently receiving recognition for 45 years of service. He worked as a Principal Research Associate in Psychometrics at Pearson in Iowa City from 1975 to present. Bob was united in marriage to Rae Ruhland on April 1, 1978.

Bob was a dedicated Hawkeye Fan as well as a Chicago Blackhawks hockey fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, including those at the North Liberty Fire Department. He also enjoyed fishing in Minnesota, woodworking, biking, metal detecting and gaming.

He was an excellent teacher, mentor, grandfather, father and husband.

Bob is survived by his wife, Rae of North Liberty; two children, Kim (Mauricio) Ordaz, of Fairfax, and Cory (Shannon) Parker, of North Liberty; eight grandchildren, Mauricio, Tyler, Carter, Christian, Conner, Enrrique, Kailee and Keaton; father, Maynard Parker of North Liberty; and brother, Tom (Terry) Parker of Iowa City. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois.

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