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Bill Parker, age 65, died at his home on December 6, 2023. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on June 13, 1958 to Bill and Johanna Parker. He attended local schools.
Bill was employed in his youth at Piggly Wiggly and in later years as a machinist at Anderson Manufacturing, retiring in 2018 due to poor health.
Bill loved traveling with his wife, Cathy, and was also an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed archery, hunting and fishing, and socializing with friends and family. He was an avid collector of coins, knives, and swords. He had a great interest in the paranormal and loved recounting stories of his personal experiences.
Surviving are his daughter, Stephanie (Mateo) Portalatin; his son, Adam Parker Schneider, his grandchildren, Elijah, Lucy, and Henry; his mother, Johanna Parker; siblings, Jill (Jack) Zimmerman, Leigh Santiloni, and Kelly (Karen Stein) Parker; and many other relatives and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Banski Parker; his son, Mark Alan Parker; his father, Bill Parker; and sisters, Gay Parker and Lynn Parker.
No services are planned. Bill will be greatly missed.
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Ronnie (Rossi) Ashton says:
I am so sad to hear about Bill’s passing. He was my neighbor for many years when he was growing up. He was always very friendly. I always remember he had beautiful blonde hair and was always smiling.
Jill says:
Thank you, Ronnie. In much later years, whenever I would see your mom, she would always ask how he was doing. He had such a sunny disposition as a kid.
Leigh Santiloni says:
You were a pretty cool kid brother. I love you and miss you. Lots of fun and fond memories growing up. You were sweet and kind and had a wicked sense of humor at times. Rest in peace. You are free from pain and with loved ones who have passed before you. Until we meet again.
Ed Zarletti says:
Bill you will be missed but I am grateful for the times and friendship we had for years in the good old day’s Rest In Peace
Julie Stancato says:
To my cousins, I’m so sorry for your loss. ” Butch” was my tallest cousin & used to tease me with smile when I was just a kid. I’ll always remember his kind laugh. RIP. Hugs to our gramma & grandpa & your dad. Your cousin,
Little Julie.
Cousin Connie Coshenet says:
Jill, Leigh, Kelly, and Auntie Jo: so sorry to hear about Butch passing. Such good memories of him shyly joking with me. Always a quick wit, like your dad! He will be missed by all. May he RIP with all the other Parker’s high above. Love to all, Connie Sue
Pat Frechette says:
Kelly, Jill, Leigh, Mrs. Parker, Stephanie and Adam. So sorry to hear about Bill passing. I haven’t seen Kelly or any of the family for such a long time. Hope you’re all well. Miss you Kelly. Your Menominee brother.
Pat
Kelly Parker says:
Thank you, Pat It has been a long time… Peace brother
Kelly Parker says:
To my only brother, I will miss you and will always cherish our memories of growing up together. I love you and am only happy that you are no longer in pain. Rest easy Bro. I’ll see when I get there. Love, Your baby brother Kelly 🙁
Kelly Parker says:
Too many tears, forgot to type “you” 🙁
Chuck Pate says:
I worked with Bill and Cathy at the PIG, They were a pair, so much fun, always liked them. I am sorry to hear of passing. Was a good guy, he will be missed by everyone who had a chance be around him. RIP
Jill says:
I’m going to miss Bill so much. He was fun to grow up with, enjoying family holiday get-togethers, vacations, and our goofy little variety shows where he would do his “Butchie dance” wearing his beloved cowboy boots.
He had his difficulties in his adult life but was always agreeable to talk to and willing to help with family when asked. He always ended our phone calls with “I love you” and our visits with a hug. Living at Lakeside Towers, he liked to sit outside with other residents, smoking and chatting and feeding peanuts to the squirrels. Management put an official stop to squirrel feeding, but he still enjoyed sneaking peanuts out to them on the weekends when he’d be undetected.
I was going to launder and donate his winter coats to the homeless and was at his apartment, emptying out the pockets and came across peanuts. I smiled through tears and tossed the nuts outside when I left. Bill’s death was an unexpected shock. What I would give to be able to give him one more hug good-bye.
Steve Belotti says:
Mrs Parker, Jill, Leigh and Kelly.
My deepest sympathy. So many fond memories growing up with all of you. Good times!
Sincerely.
“Starvey”
Jill says:
💜