Peter Jay Parker Sr.

Peter Jay Parker Sr. obituary, Fort Dodge, IA

Peter Jay Parker Sr.

Peter Parker Sr. Obituary

Visit the Historic Bruce Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Peter Jay Parker Sr., 69, of Harcourt, IA, died Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Peter was born May 30, 1955, in Ridgewood, NJ, the son of Phyllis and Peter Joseph Parker. He attended school in Elmwood Park, NJ. Peter served in the U.S. Navy. He owned/operated a pest control business for many years. Peter loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed being a volunteer firefighter and animals.

Peter is survived by his son: Peter Parker Jr. of West Milford, NJ; step-son: Ryan Boge of Harcourt; 2 step-grandchildren: Renleigh and Beckett; and his ex-wife: Nancy Parker of Nebraska. He is also survived by his siblings, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and ex-wife: Denise Susan Parker.

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