Abraham L. "Abe" Parker, age 87, of Rochester died on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Zumbrota Health Services. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota with Pastor Daniel Ashpole officiating.
Abraham Lincoln Parker was born on February 9, 1926 in rural Douglas, MN to Ira and Florence (nee Tillotson) Parker. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. Over the years, Abe worked for Iwen Box Co., drove cab and drove cement truck for Romac for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, making wooden puzzles, woodworking, attending auctions and any kind of puzzle. Abe is survived by his nephew, Dale (Tammie) Parker of Pine Island; nieces, Sharon (Darrel) Vieths of Goodhue, Linda (Arnie) Kroll of Cannon Falls and Connie (Dean) Buck of Zumbrota; many great nieces and nephews.