Gordon Parker

Gordon David Parker, age 88 of Morgan, Minnesota passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at Gil-Mor Manor. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2026 at Northwood Church in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Redwood Falls Cemetery.

Gordon David Parker was born at home in Three Lakes Township on December 18, 1937, to David and Marjorie (Keech) Parker. After graduating from Redwood Falls High School, he attended Agricultural School in St. Paul and Vocational School in Willmar, where he studied auto mechanics. On June 29, 1957, Gordon married Ann Conner in St. Paul. They began their life together on a farm south of Redwood Falls and later moved to the village of North Redwood, where they operated a dairy farm. Over the years, Gordon also worked in construction in West St. Paul and drove semi across the country, visiting every state. With his extensive knowledge of mechanics and a willingness to help others, he repaired many people’s cars and would never accept payment. In 2015, he returned to the Redwood Falls area to be closer to family. Gordon was a member of Northwood Church and had been involved in 4-H and FFA in his younger years. Away from work, he enjoyed time on the lake, boating and slalom water skiing. His love of the outdoors also took him camping and on visits to the Black Hills and Yellowstone.

Gordon is survived by his children: John (Wanda) Parker, Mike (Cheryl) Parker, Jeannie (Jerry) Brumley, Connie (Chris) Watson, Judy (Dave) Crews and Betsy (Don) Borchardt; grandchildren: April Botzek, Amy Serna, Matthew Parker, Jason & Daniel Parker, Lauren Kuykendall, Mitchell & Jesse Brumley, Grant & Parker Watson, and Luke, Noah & Jacob Crews; great-grandchildren: Brynna Bettis, Emily, Cora & Faith Botzek, Jamison Brumley, Cadance, Greg, Aiden & Ethan Serna, and Ariel & Aleia Parker; brother Jerry Parker; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Ann; daughter Lori Ann Parker; grandson Andrew Parker; parents David & Marjorie Parker; and siblings: Kenneth & Ronald Parker, Maxine Kenning and Mavis Vitums.