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Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2003.

The following obituary is being republished to provide corrected information. KENTON A. PARKER, 69, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Aug. 26, 1934, he married Evelyn A. Carey on July 26, 1958. He retired from Fisher Brothers Paper in 1997. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a daughter, Linda Battaglia of Chicago, Ill.; two sons, Brian (Kaye) Parker of Granville, Ohio, and Brent (Ranelle) Parker of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren, Anna, Gina, Joseph, and Kenton James Battaglia, Melissa, Chase, and Krista Parker, and Justin and Jarrod Parker; six brothers, Frank Parker III of Pierceton, Al Parker of South Whitley, Opie Parker of California, Martin Parker of Warsaw, Jon Parker of Marion, and Larry Parker of South Whitley; and two sisters, Susie Kinch of Claypool and Merry Carol Reimersma of North Manchester. Service is 10:30 a.m. today at Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial at South Whitley Cemetery with military honors. Memorials to Wayne High School Baseball Program.

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September 7, 2003

Sarah Powell posted to the memorial.

September 6, 2003

Barbara, Paul Rice posted to the memorial.

September 4, 2003

MILT KLINE posted to the memorial.

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Sarah Powell

September 7, 2003

Evelyn, I worked with Kent at Fisher for a brief time. He was such a nice man and we shared a love for Purdue!! I saw you two at the mall not long ago, and he looked so well. He even remembered me birthday that I share with your son. Never fogetting small details about the people he met!! I am so very sorry for your loss, I will remember him always!! My prayers are with you, Sarah Powell

Barbara, Paul Rice

September 6, 2003

Evelyn:

We are so sorry for your loss. The one

thing I remember about your husband

was when Indiana and Purdue played

a basketball game and Purdue won.

After the game, he went past Brent's

house in the car waving a huge Purue flag.

He will be missed

MILT KLINE

September 4, 2003

Evelyn,

I always thought Kent was a great guy to work with, and fun at golf outings to. He was always thoughtful of others and listened to us one-sided sales reps before he made a decision. I remember even during his hospital stay how chipper and positive he was in his faith. I went away thinking "I hope he feels as good as he made me feel". Our love and prayers are with you in this great loss.

Milt Kline and family

Linda Barnes-Garrett

September 3, 2003

Evelyn,

Kent and I worked for many years together at Fisher Paper. He was wonderful, and always had a smile on his face. He loved you and your family so very much and shared that on a regular basis with me. He was also a huge source of strength for me when I lost my son, Ian. I would go into his office, shut the door and cry. He cried with me many times, but most of all, he made me feel that I had a wonderful friend in him. He was such a good listener and an awesome man and friend. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and give you strength each and every day.

Sincerely,

Linda Barnes-Garrett

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Cyndee Powell

September 3, 2003

Sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed. We always had a good time at Fisher Bros. when Kent was on the job. Take care of yourself. Cyndee Powell

Tim Berry

September 3, 2003

I have so many wonderful memories of little league and daily lunches at the Parker house! I don't know how you put up with me - you are all in my prayers.

John & Judy Crawford

September 2, 2003

Evelyn, One of our favorite memories of Kenton was the surprise birthday party you had for him that he never showed up. In this time of sorrow our prayers are with you and your family.

Lonnie Lopshire

September 1, 2003

You have my most heart felt sympathy

and I pray the Good Lord will be with each of you during your loss.

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