Roger T. Parr

Roger T. Parr, age 89 of LaFarge, died Friday, May 4, 2018. Roger Theron Parr age 89 of LaFarge, passed away May 4th, 2018 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. He was born November 19th1928 the middle son of John and Vioret (Mossholder) Parr. He attended Ontario School and graduated as salutatorian in 1946. In school he was very active, popular, and was rewarded with many honors, one of which he was voted as Best Athlete. He boxed, played basketball and baseball, (which was his best and favorite sport) and excelled as a catcher. Roger was united in marriage to Catherine "Kate" Snow on February 19, 1949. He said he had to take the day off from farming for the wedding. Shortly after their wedding they moved to Sandhill ridge where they farmed and raised their family. He was very proud that they celebrated their 69thwedding anniversary this past year. Their love and time with each other was ongoing, and their happiness and joy was passed on to their children. Roger was very active as a Co-op board member and served as Chairman of Whitestown Township for 21 years. In 1997, Roger and Kate moved to La Farge where they had purchased their retirement home. Roger continued working as a crop insurance appraiser right up until he was 82. He was honored for his fairness, honesty, and accuracy of this position and trained several new employees of the business he worked for. Roger is survived by his wife Kate and their five children: Gary & Ronda Parr, Larry & Vicki Parr, Debra & Earl Nelson, David Parr and Kris & Kip Walker; grandchildren: Cathy & Jay Vosseteig, Curt Parr, Jason Parr & Shannon Moraga, Chad & Danette Parr, Ryan Nelson & Cathy St. John Reggie & Shawna Nelson, Bryan Parr, Brandon Parr & Jennifer Jensen, Kade & Amanda Walker, Kolby and Brianna Walker and Kinsey and Stewart Wilkin. Roger was looking forward to 2 additions to the family later this year. He was proud of how he had helped his children purchase land and establish farms and country homesteads: Something that he hoped that his grandchildren would have opportunities to do as well. Roger was preceded in death by his parents John & Vioret, and brothers Dexter & Robert Parr. Roger Theron Parr will always be remembered as a hard worker that was fair and honest to all. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the LaFarge United Methodist Church. Pastor Eileen Kuehnl will officiate with burial in the Star Cemetery, rural LaFarge. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vosseteig Funeral Home in LaFarge and after 10:00 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are preferred to the LaFarge FFA or the charity of the donors choice. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of LaFarge is serving the family.