Richard Lawrence Parker

Richard Lawrence Parker, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday morning, August 15, 2016 in his home.

Richard, known to some as “Parker", was born November 4, 1945 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Ledger and Helen (Perry) Parker. He lived his entire life in Mishawaka. He served his country in the US Navy from 1962 - 1966.

Since 1992, he owned and operated the family business, Parker’s Central Park Bait. His prior employment was as a truck mechanic. Richard was a member of VFW Post #360 and enjoyed fishing.

Richard’s surviving family includes his former wife, Marianne (Burns) Parker of Mishawka; a daughter, Kerri (Sam) Southwick of Rockford, Michigan; a son, Ledger (Sabrina) Parker of Mishawaka; three grandchildren, Madelynn Southwick, Jackson Southwick and Jaiden Parker; three brothers, Charles (Barbara) Parker, Randy (Joan) Parker and Thomas Parker; and a sister, Karla Haynes.

Richard was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Arnicar; and two brothers, Michael Parker and Ledger Parker.

Services honoring Richard’s life will be held 3 pm Saturday, August 20, in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. David Price officiating. Military honors by American Legion #161/VFW #360 Burial Squad will follow.

Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday from 1 - 3 pm in the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.