Rapid City, South Dakota
Watson "Wat" ParkerRAPID CITY | Beloved Black Hills historian Watson Parker, 88, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2013, at home after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.Respected for his research on ghost towns and mining history, he published numerous books and papers on the Black Hills and...
Read MoreFound this on the Internet today. Watson Parker was my favorite. I took all his classes just for him and I didn't even major in History. UW-O '74.
Sorry for your loss.
Jeff Busarow
October 09, 2013 | Hobart, WI
My deepest sympathy to the family of Professor Parker. While at UW-O I took his course, U.S. History 1865 to present. He was a fascinating lecturer, and an extremely knowledgeable teacher. I often reflect upon his wit and western charm.
Charles Merryman
February 14, 2013 | San Francisco, CA
On behalf of the staff at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation we offer our deepest condolences to the Parker family. While this is a difficult time, please know that as a foundation we can offer support and information to your family as you move forward. We sincerely hope you will join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in the fight to permanently eliminate this disease.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
January 24, 2013 | Chicago, IL
Watson was a unique character who looked like a cross between Doc from Gunsmoke and my grandfather with his bollo ties. Wat detested slowing down physically and mentally as he got older. He loved to answer history questions reguaeding thr Black Hills which made you realize there was so much more about the hills that you did't know but should. I feel honored to have known such a inspiring man who will be missed!
Kathleen DeVries
January 21, 2013 | Rapid City, SD
My sincere sympathy Olga and family. What a special time in my life when I was able to spend time in Hill City as the wife of the late Ed Hanson. getting to know special friends of his through Rotary, The J9 cafe, and other wonderful happenings and friends. You made me feel so welcome and I so value your friendship. Watson will be missed. Sharon Hanson Smith
January 20, 2013
I had Watson for Military History at UW-O and he was by far the most interesting History Professor I have ever had. Rest in Peace Watson, you were a true educator! Doug Kline 79
Douglas Kline
January 19, 2013 | Berlin, WI
We were so sorry to read of Wat's death. Olga, you have had a wonderful life. Wat was one of my favorite college professors...because he made history interesting. He could tell a story. And he was a story himself. We send our love and sympathy.
Jo and Bill Zorr
January 19, 2013 | Oshkosh And Mission, TX
Professor Parker was, without a doubt, my favorite instructor.
Steve Dahms
January 19, 2013 | Appleton, WI
THANKS FOR SERVING
A VETERAN
January 15, 2013
