Robert O. Parry

Robert O. Parry died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln.

Robert O. Parry was born April 24, 1934 in Platte County, Nebraska to David and Martha (Albers) Parry. He grew up on a farm north of Monroe and the Postville Community. Robert received his education from Districts #31 and #32 in Platte County and graduated from Genoa High School. He then received his Associate Degree in business from Platte College in Columbus. Robert served in the U.S. Army from March 1957 March 1959 obtaining the rank of SP4 and being stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington.
After returning home from the Army, he farmed with his father for 4 years. He then went to work for Golds Department Store in Lincoln and Harding Glass in Kearney and Columbus. In 1966, he went to work for Becton-Dickinson as a Set-Up Operator and then in Supervision. In 1994 he retired after 28 years. Robert married Patricia Volnek on October 16, 1971 in Columbus. He has served as president of the Postville Welsh Cemetery Board since 1990 and he designed and supervised the new entrance to Postville Welsh Cemetery and many of the improvements that were made since he became president. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, the B-D Alumni, Platte County Historical Society and St. Davids Welsh Society.

He is survived by:

Wife: Patricia Parry of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Denise (Greg) Martin of Sioux Falls, SD
Daughter: Janelle Parry Yipp of Columbus, NE
Son: Kenneth (Christine) Parry of Columbus, NE
Granddaughters: Kassandra Parry of Grundy Center, IA and Alexandra Parry of Columbus, NE;
Jenna Martin of Sioux Falls, SD; Emily and McKenzie Yipp of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Taylor Martin of Sioux Falls, SD
Sister-in-law: Luella Parry of St. Edward, NE
Brother-in-law: Andy Volnek of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Irene Volnek of Columbus, NE
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: David and Martha Parry
Brother: David Buster Parry
Sister: Marjorie Nyffeler
Brother-in-law: John Nyffeler

Memorials may be directed to Postville Cemetery or Donors Choice