Howard Weldon Parker

Howard Weldon Parker

Born June 23, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama to Lee Howard Parker and Ethel (nee Gilmore) Parker. Beloved husband of Joyce E. (nee Casey) Parker of 63 years. Loving father of son, H. Wesley (Jenna) Parker, daughters, Donna Marie Parker and Tanya Lea Parker. Proud grandfather to Quan Yin Parker (daughter of Tanya). Brother of Phyllis (the late Darryl) Parker Horne. Also survived by many friends and relatives.

Preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Ann Parker, and one grandson, Osho Azul Parker (son of Tanya Parker).

Family was the most important part of life for Howard. His wife and kids were the center of his world. He enjoyed creating and celebrating traditions with his family. Christmas and Thanksgiving were his favorite holidays. He said grace before meals to share thanks to God. He loved animals and had a magical and intuitive connection to them. He was an honorable man that valued honesty and integrity the most. Strong values were passed on to those in his life. He had a long career as an electrical engineer and metallurgist in the international steel industry. His job took the family all over the world for many years. They lived in South Africa, Australia, The Netherlands and Taiwan with many other adventures all over the world. Howard finished his career operating his own consulting company on special projects well into retirement.

Howard served in the US Army and went on to graduate from Auburn University. He was an avid hunter and competitive target shooter. Wildlife and the great outdoors were a passion of his. He loved music and played guitar and banjo. And he always enjoyed a fine single malt scotch.

Memorial gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Friday, December 20, 2024 from 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM. Celebration of life at 5:00 PM. Interment in Silverhill, Alabama at a later date.

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