Frank Richard Parker

Frank Richard Parker, age 67, of Storm Lake, Iowa died May 27, 2015 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be at a later date in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Frank Richard Parker was born December 12, 1947 in Storm Lake, Iowa the son of Robert and June (Piercy) Parker. Frank was baptized and confirmed at the Congregational Church in Newell. He attended school in Newell, graduating from Newell Providence in 1966. While in high school, Frank spent a couple of years living with his aunt and uncle, Bill and Grace Wessendorf. On February 13, 1967, Frank enlisted into the United States Army. After five years of active duty, he joined the United States Army Reserves. He served time in Vietnam and Desert Storm, attaining rank of E-7 S.F.C. Frank retired with twenty two and a half years of service to his country. After serving in the military, Frank went to work for UPS. He retired in 1998 with twenty seven years of service. In 1975, Frank was united in marriage to Evelyn Gailey in Clear Lake, Iowa. Together, they raised two children: Molly and Jamie. In 1998, he moved to New Braunfels, Texas where he worked at Zoeller Funeral Home. In 2000, Frank graduated from San Antonio Mortuary College as a funeral director. In 2006, Frank and Evelyn moved back to Storm Lake to be closer to Molly and Jamie. In April of 2007, Evelyn passed away suddenly. Frank worked part time at Bodholdt Plumbing and Heating, Casey’s General Store and Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home where he operated Heritage Cremation Center. On November 22, 2008, Frank was united in marriage to Judy Randall in Storm Lake with family and friends. It was then, that Frank accepted Judy’s three children, Scott, Tammie and Tim as his own. Frank was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, a longtime member of Disabled American Veterans, and the Alta VFW. In his spare time, he enjoyed working around the house, doing yardwork, and helping Judy in her flower garden. Frank loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Judy Parker of Storm Lake, Iowa; stepchildren: Scott (Gale) Randall of Storm Lake, Iowa; Tammie Swanson of Storm Lake, Iowa; Tim (Tracy) Randall of Storm Lake, Iowa; Molly Montag of Newell, Iowa; Jamie Gailey of Alta, Iowa; step grandchildren: Derrick (Rachele) Randall, Brady (Casey) Randall, Hayley Randall, Bryce Husske, Alissa Swanson, Taylor and Tanner Randall, Andrew (Susie) Montag, Travis Montag; brother, Bob (Margaret) Parker of Sac City, Iowa; sister, Margaret (Bill) Frideres of LuVerne, Iowa; brothers-in-law: Mike (Doreen) Whalen of San Antonio, Texas; Doug (Judy) Barnes of Garland, Texas; Dave Evans of Lake Forrest, California; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Barnes of Longmont, Colorado; aunt and uncle, Bill and Grace Wessendorf of Newell, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; extended family and many friends. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and June Parker; his first wife, Evelyn Parker; son, Robby Parker; step daughter, Melissa Gailey; brother-in-law, Norman Barnes; and sister-in-law, Donna Evans.

Frank Richard Parker

December 12, 1947 - May 27, 2015