Donald Leo Parker Jr.

Donald Leo Parker Jr., 68, of Fremont, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Countryside Continuing Care Center. Donald was born on March 3, 1945 to Donald and Helen (Southworth) Parker in Columbus, Ohio. Donald graduated from Fremont Ross High School and later became a maintenance supervisor for many years. He loved fishing, horses and especially horseback riding in his spare time. Surviving are children, Chad & Wade Parker, Hidy Strickland and Tiffany Parker; siblings, Mrs. Jack (Carol) Balsizer of Fremont & H. Stephen Parker of Clyde, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mrs. James (Sonja "Toni") Laird. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 900 North St., Fremont at 2:00p.m. There will be one hour visitation prior to the service. Certified Celebrant, Maureen Pump will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donald's memory may be made to Hospice of Memorial Hospital.