Dale Parker

Dale Parker, age 79 of Genoa, formerly of Silver Creek, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Genoa Community Hospital.

Private family services will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Silver Creek with Military Honors by Silver Creek American Legion Post #263. Public visitation will be Tuesday, February 2 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Silver Creek.  Interment is in Silver Creek Cemetery.

The service on Wednesday will be broadcast at 10:30 a.m. on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Dale A. Parker was born March 11,1941 in Hinton, IA to Lee and Matilda (Bentjen) Parker.  He received his education in Wakefield, NE, graduating in 1959.  Dale worked for the Reece Wooden Shoe Factory and at the Ford dealership as a mechanic before entering the US Army in 1964.  He was stationed in Korea. In July of 1966, Dale was united in marriage to Lois Bivens in Silver Creek.  Dale worked at Becton-Dickinson in Columbus for 35 years setting up machinery.  Dale was also a musician for 35 years playing with the "Country Ramblers" who were recently inducted in the Nebraska Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016.   He enjoyed music, golfing, fishing and was a member of the American Legion.

Dale is survived by:
Son Todd (Stephanie) Parker of Omaha
Grandchildren: Aaron, Matthew, and Lillian Parker
Brother Charlie Parker of Norfolk
Sister Donna Belitz of Columbus
Brother Robert (Joyce) Parker of Columbus
Sister Diana (Dave) Krause of Columbus
Brother Dennis Parker of Columbus

He is preceded in death by:
Wife Lois in December
Parents Lee and Matilda Parker
Brother-in-law Ray Belitz
Sister-in-law Colleen Parker