Steven Robert Parker passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 in a fatal auto accident. He was 61 years young.

Steve was born in Portland, OR, on April 6, 1960. He lived in multiple cities while growing up, and his love for exploring the world soon outgrew even the beautiful West Coast. He loved to travel and counted the days to his next vacation and new adventure. Steve was quick to share his wit, energy and jokes with everyone who passed through his life, whether he knew them for a minute or a lifetime. He and his wife Cherie celebrated their 25th anniversary together this past October. Steve worked at Nestle Purina for the past 23 years, most recently as BDC Lead Person.

He is survived by his wife Cherie; mom Florence Meek (Jim); daughters Brittany Parker (Lafayette), Danielle Parker, and Chandra Vongchanh (Kenny); son Shane Mares (Ali Woll); brother Dave Parker (Hsing-Yeh); sisters Sandy Bettencourt (Buddy) and Karen Branson (Dave); nephew Kevin Parker; grandchildren Jackson Jensen, Hayleigh and Olivia Peters, Brandyn Vivier, Madisyn Uribe, and Crew and Thea Vongchanh. He is preceded by his mother Carol Ann Parker (maiden name Smith); father Robert Lee Parker; daughter Kristen Parker; son Tyler James Parker; and brother Bill Grady.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at The 1206 in Crete.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are in care of the family.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.