Obituary of Randolph Parker

Randolph F. "Randy" Parker, 89, of State College, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at the Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, State College. Born April 9, 1924, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Joseph and Daffodil Cowher Parker. On November 6, 1943 he married Bertha Rudy, who survives. He is also survived by two children; Thomas Parker and his wife, Betsy, of Pleasant Gap, Nancy Stere and her husband, Bill, of Unionville, two grandchildren; Aaron Parker and his wife, Becky, Pamela Fike and her husband John, two step-grandchildren; Megan Meyer, Michelle Corey; three great grandchildren; Samantha, Liberty, and Eden and a niece, Esther Cramer. He attended State College High School. He served in the Army during WWII. He was employed by HRB Singer as a printed circuit board fabricator. Randy was a member of the Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the VFW of State College. Visitation will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2013 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the funeral home with the Rev. Edward J. Preston officiating. Burial will be in Centre County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church at 1500 E. Branch Road, State College, PA 16801. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.