John A. Parks

John A. Parks obituary

John A. Parks

John Parks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kessler Fahrenkrug Funeral Home - Neenah on Jul. 2, 2025.

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John A. Parks, age 72, of Neenah, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 29, 2025. John was born in Neenah on August 14, 1952, son of the late Theodore and Doris (Erickson) Parks.

John was a Neenah High school graduate of 1970. John also graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering. He married his sweetheart Darlene Meier on October 5, 1985 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Neenah. They were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Alicia and her husband, David Knuth as well as Alica and David's daughter, Ariella. John worked for Kimberly Clark and Jacobs Engineering.

He is survived by his wife, Dar; daughter, Alicia (David Knuth) and granddaughter, Ariella.

He was preceded in death by both by his mother and father as well as a brother and sister.

John was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He also loved to travel to all-inclusive resorts and to Mexico. John had a great love for music and now is listening to the best band ever! John was an excellent father and provider for his family.

Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Kessler Fahrenkrug Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial Street, Neenah, WI 54956. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of Services.

May you rest in your Saviors arms until we meet again! I love you schmoopie!

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