Parker, William M. (1843-1931)

PARKER, MORSE, OAKS, BUTLER

Posted By: Linda Linn (email)
Date: 3/4/2011 at 10:50:59

LeMars Globe Post
4-27-1931

VETERAN OF CIVIL
WAR IS SUMMONED
William Parker Dies At Home of Son
Military Funeral
Held Saturday

William Parker, 88 years, 2 months and 3 days of age, died at the home of his son, Wenzil Parker, in Johnson township, on Thursday evening. Pneumonia
was the cause of his death. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Beely's funeral parlors, Rev. F. E. Burgess officiating. Burial was made in the LeMars cemetery^ John Ruble had charge of the G.A.R. services a t the grave.

Mr. Parker was born in Yorkshire England on February 20, l843 , and came to this country at a young age. The family settled in Wisconsin. Deceased enlisted in the 16th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil war serving four years and then enlisted in the artillery, making a total of four years in the service of the G.A.R.

He came to this county in 1880, settling in Johnson township where he took up farming. He retired from the farm several years ago and came to LeMars to live. He had made his home here until his sickness, then moved to the home of his son near Akron.

He leaves to mourn his loss five sons and three daughters, who are: William E. Parker, Wenzil Parker, Lee and Peter, all of Akron, Ia., and Rollie Parker of this city; Mrs. Katherine Morse, Akron, Mrs. Anna Oaks, Westfield, Fannie Butler, Seney.

Mr. Parker was well liked by everyone and his many friends paid their final respects at the funeral Saturday. Company K, American Legion and the G.A.R. had part in the services,