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Francis M. “Frank” Parker III, 77, of Pierceton died at 11:11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on December 6, 1930 in South Bend to Francis M. & Helen R. (Hossler) Parker II.

He grew up in Gary, through his middle school years when his family moved to Sidney. He graduated in 1948 from Sidney High School and attended Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee & Grace College in Winona Lake. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County area except for three years that he lived near Columbus, Ohio. He was married on March 17, 1968, in Fort Wayne to Bertha L. (Method) McDonald who survives.

He retired as a controller in 1991 from Dana Corporation in Columbia City after 28 years of employment. He was a member of the Warsaw Community Church and a Life Member of the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha “Bert” Parker of Pierceton; two sons, Scott (Kathy) Parker of Leesburg & Frank (Barbara) Parker IV of Warsaw; a step-daughter, Sandy Toney of Nappanee; two step-sons, Russell (Sue) McDonald of Nappanee & Mike (Barbara) McDonald of Strawtown, Indiana; 13 grandhildren & 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Sue) Kinch of Claypool & Mrs. Bob (Merry Carol) Riemersma of South Whitley; five brothers – Alton Parker of South Whitley, John Parker of Marion, Opie Parker of Arizona, Larry Parker of South Whitley & Martin (Thelma) Parker of Warsaw.

He was preceded by his parents, a great-grandson, Ryan Unsicker, a sister, Retha Parker, and three brothers – Kenton, Edgar & Whitney Parker

Funeral services were held Monday, June 9, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Bryan Koorey from the church officiating. Burial followed in the Baintertown Cemetery near New Paris with military graveside rites performed by the American Legion Post 253.

Memorial bequests may be given to the American Legion Post 253 or Community Care Fund at the Warsaw Community Church.

Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com