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He graduated from Larwill High School, Class of 1965. Bill proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps. and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Bill worked for Dana/Weatherhead and CF Goma for over 30 years, retiring in 1999. Bill also worked 10 years for Brinks Inc., was a Larwill Town Marshall, Sergeant in the Columbia City Reserve Police Department, and was a volunteer with the Larwill Fire Department.
Bill loved his family, significant other Ginger, friends and his dog Chase. He enjoyed watching car racing and IU basketball along with hunting and fishing.
Bill is survived by his children, Jeffrey Parker, Shelley (Bryan) Sherwin; significant other; Ginger Tonkel; grandchildren, Collin (Rikki) Parker, Tyler (Marissa) Sherwin, Conner Sherwin, and Alexandra Parker; great grandchildren, Ellis and Parker Sherwin; siblings, Jack Parker, and Sharon Gohlke.
Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his siblings, Alan Dixon, Thomas Parker, Janice Andrews, John Parker, and Bob Parker.
Memorial visitation will be Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City, Indiana. Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Bill's family online condolences or sign the online guest book. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.
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Darlene Andrews
October 31, 2025
I will always remember you fondly. knew you from my childhood, when I was in grade school, and came to your house to play with your children. You were such a nice man; I remember you taking us to the Larwill high school and playing basketball with us, and taking us to the drive in movie to see a James Bond movie, which was my first drive in movie ever. You were always smiling, laughing, teasing, and having fun. I always had the biggest crush on you, and you would enjoy teasing me about it.
RIP Mr. Parker, I hope Heaven is all that you wished for it to be and may God always bless you.
Peggyann Baxter
October 25, 2025
I have so many treasured memories of my cousin Bill. Summers spent in Indiana, the year Bill came to live with us in NY. The way he always made me laugh. Especially the many phone calls. Will talk again soon Cuz.
Phyllis White
October 24, 2025
You have always been my fun cousin who was always a joy to be around. You will always have a place in my heart and I will see you soon
Beth Gohlke
October 22, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest sympathy.
Beth Gohlke
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