Edward C. Parker, Md

Edward C. Parker, MD Born to Eternal Life on March 9, 2021 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Zellmer) for almost 60 years. Devoted father of Jennifer (Michael) Thomson, Timothy Parker, Pamela (William) Rogalinski, Angela Parker, David (Rebecca) Parker, John (Lisa) Parker, Rachel (Siggi) Witt and Sarah (Daryl) Wheeler. Proud grandfather of Katherine (Kevin) Coss, Rachel Thomson; Emma, Madeline, Joseph and Edward Parker; Eleanor, Jenna and Peter Rogalinski; Nathan Lehner; Andrew and Audrey Parker; Kaylee Parker, Tyler and Tony Lucchesi; Noah, Anna, Leah Witt and Arnar (Inga) Sigurdsson; Gabriel, Benjamin and Evelyn Wheeler. Great grandfather of Viktor and Alex Sigurdsson and Gracecyn Parker. Dear brother of Bernard (the late Cathy), the late Mary (the late Dick) Jankowski and the late Thomas (Marie). Brother-in-law of Judy (Jerry) Widauf, Peter (the late Mary Ann) Zellmer and Michael (Jane) Zellmer. Ed will be missed by many other loving relatives and friends. Ed was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Marquette University High School, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette Medical School. He completed his residency at St. Joseph Hospital followed by 2 years of service in the Navy. Returning to Milwaukee he entered private practice in obstetrics and gynecology. During his tenure he served as department chair at West Allis Memorial Hospital. Ed and Kathy built the family home in Greendale where they welcomed one and all. One of Ed’s great pleasures was exploring 47 states with his children in the 32 foot “Blue Avocado” motorhome. Ed was a driven man and anything he did he did with great passion, such as running 50 marathons after turning 50 (including 8 Boston), daily crack-of-dawn tee times at Whitnall, attending daily mass, delivering over 6,000 babies, playing pick-up basketball, and cultivating over 300 rose bushes. He loved and was very proud of his children and their spouses. Each grandchild and great-grandchild had a special place in his heart, remarkably two share his birthday. Ed found great joy in providing counsel and encouragement to so many throughout the community. Visitation Friday March 19, 2021 from 9:30 am until 12 pm at the Max A. Sass & Sons Mission Hills Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial at 1 pm at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church (6060 W. Loomis Road, Greendale). A livestream of the Mass of Christian Burial can be seen on the Tribute Wall of Ed's obituary at maxsass.com. Private interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Marquette University High School or St. Alphonsus Church.