Edward Alan Parker

RACINE - Edward Alan Parker passed away Friday, May 6, 2005. He was born in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Anthony and Mary Pacausky (nee: Dylog) on September 26, 1916. On July 17, 1954, in Racine, he was united in marriage to Lois Sieger. He was a graduate of Horlick High School and later graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with honors. He was doing post-graduate work in Madison when he enlisted in the Air Force as a Communications Officer with the 22nd Bomb Group. He went on to serve for five years in New Guinea during World War II and was later discharged as a Major. He worked for Remington Rand in Milwaukee until the death of his father. He then took over as Owner of the family business, The Parkway Bar and Restaurant. He retired in 1975. After his retirement, he fulfilled his ambition and completed five years in the School of Music at Parkside. During that period, he composed music and played his own classical piano compositions. He was also an avid tennis player and in his youth, was city champion for a number of years. He played the Senior Tennis Circuit in Florida for many years and continued playing throughout his lifetime. He was often referred to as the "grandfather of tennis." He was a member of the North Shore Tennis Club for many years and also a member of the Brook Tennis Club of Milwaukee. He was 86 years old when he had to quit playing. Ed was a loving and devoted husband and father and he will be deeply missed by his survivors. He is survived by his wife, Lois (nee: Sieger) Parker; son, Gary and daughter-in-law, Jill; daughter, Corinne E. LeRose and son-in-law, Jack; four grandchildren, Kim and Michelle Parker, John LeRose III, Brianna LeRose; one brother, Ray Parker; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ongie and Kent Dragnett of Florida. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Daisy Parker. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 9, 2005, 6 p.m. Interment with full Military Honors will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Monday from 4 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Catherine's High School or to St. Lucy Catholic Church. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Waltenberger, Dr. Culen, and the nursing staff at St. Mary's Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888