Kathy Jean (Wandersee) Parker, age 63 of Buffalo, passed away on January 24, 2020.
She was born on March 25, 1956 in Buffalo, Minnesota to George and Lidia (Krause) Wandersee. Kathy attended and graduated from Delano High School with the class of 1974.
She enlisted to join the Army in Memphis, Tennessee in November 1983. She attended boot camp at Fort Lee in Virginia, and was stationed in various parts of the country, including Oklahoma and North Carolina. She served two tours in Germany; one in Heidelberg and the other in Stuttgart. She proudly served her country for 16 years; Kathy was honorably discharged and retired from her military duties in 2002. Kathy was a proud member of the VFW and Legion.
During her time in the military, she met James Willard Parker, and the two were joined in marriage on March 25, 1995 in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Kathy was known for her heart of gold; she was always giving and made sure her family was always taken care of. She had a genuine and sweet personality. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Kathy was an avid hunter, loved fishing, and enjoyed being in the outdoors. She once caught a massive sailfish on a trip to Mexico with family; a highlight of her trip!
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Willard Parker in 2003; parents, George and Lidia Wandersee; brothers, Donald, David, and Richard Wandersee; sister, Elizabeth Schmidt; and brothers-in-law, Dennis Bodin and Kenny Huston.
She is survived by her sons, Benjamin (Renee) Butler Jr. and Eric Butler; grandchildren, Mariah, Kenneth, Karissa, Corey, Caleb, Isabelle, and Olivia; and great-grandchildren, Alayah, Austin, Kinslee, and Oaklynn; siblings, Robert (Joan) Wandersee, Frederick (LaDonna) Wandersee, Charles Wandersee, Duane (Julia) Wandersee, Kenneth (Virginia) Wandersee, Jerry (Karen) Wandersee, Diane Huston, Nancy (Jack) Sawyer, and Shirley Bodin; sister-in-law, Sandra Wandersee; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held, Friday, January 31, at 7:00 PM with visitation beginning at 4:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN. Interment will take place at a later date at Wachapreague Cemetery in Wachapreague, Virginia.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.therpetersonchapel.com
Kathy’s passing is a loss to us all.
God Bless Kathy & Give her Peace.
Give her Family the Peace they need in their time of LOSS.
Our Hearts go out to All Family & Friends.
Ben, Renee, Kenneth (Family), Karissa,
We Love you with all our Heart.
Mom, Dad, Sissy (Family), Tammy (Family), Mary (Family) & all Cerigny’s
I have soo many memories from when I was a kid. My condolences to all the family, it’s so hard to loose your loved ones.
RIP Kathy
Grandma Kathy was married to my Pop until the day he died and she loved him so much and he loved her so much. She was always there for me and I love and miss you so much Grandma Kathy
This is Kathy’s friend Lainy. I tried calling her today. I’m so sad. I will always miss her. I loved her like a sister.
Kathy was one of my dearest friends. She walked with me through the darkest parts of my life. I just today sad that she left this world. I am so very very sad. She lived my sun when he was hurting. I know that she is with Jesus