Robert Joseph Parker

1956 - 2021

Robert Joseph Parker obituary, 1956-2021, St. Louis Park, MN

Robert Joseph Parker

1956 - 2021

BORN

1956

DIED

2021

Robert Parker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Hopkins on Jun. 30, 2021.

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Robert Joseph Parker, age 64 of St. Louis Park, MN died on June 27th, 2021.

Robert was born to Muriel Jean & James Fredrick Parker on October 20, 1956. Robert spent his childhood in Superior Wisconsin & attended school at Christ the King Cathedral. When Robert was in the 5th grade, his family moved to Bemidji, Minnesota. Robert attended JW Smith & then graduated from Bemidji High School. Music & Theater became the passions of his life as his creativity for writing music became the soul of who he was.

Robert attended Waldorf College & met the love his life Angela Pike & they were joined in marriage on September 2,1978.

Robert's culinary experiences included the Governor of Minnesota, Sofitel, the Women's Club of Minneapolis, & many more.

Robert's musical ministry touch countless lives.

Robert wrote songs and sang for weddings, birthdays, funerals up until his death. His dedication of contemporary worship filled the hearts of all those in his presence.

Robert is survived by his wife, Angela; children, Cindy McWright & James Parker; grandchildren, Lilyah, Davi & Carmen; sisters, Ann (Guy) Shadiow of Boise, Idaho, Mary (Donald) Dehart of Bemidji, MN & his family of friendships.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Timothy & Jonathan.

Service will be 1PM, Wednesday, July 7th with visitation one hour prior at:

Washburn-McReavy.com

Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020

1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins

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Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Hopkins

1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

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