Mr. Paul Parsons

Paul David Parsons, 76, of Berlin, was involved in an automobile accident and tragically lost his life on Monday, May 2, 2016. He was pronounced deceased at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI, surrounded by a number of family members. Paul was born on October 25, 1939 in Berlin, WI to David and Caroline (Pomeroy) Parsons. Paul grew up in Berlin and graduated from Berlin High School with the class of 1957. After high school, Paul worked for Rockwell International for a number of years before purchasing Barbola’s Liquor Store and wholesale beer distributorship in 1970. Paul sold the business in 1987 and returned to Rockwell for approximately 10 years. He also worked as a liquor salesman for a number of years before retiring. During his retirement (as he called it) he enjoyed making his “rocking chair money” mowing the lawns at Lawsonia Country Club. Paul married Joyce Prachel on December 10, 1960 in Princeton, WI. They had an amazing 55 years together and were looking forward to many more. Paul was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin, holding many different positions. He was Chairman of the school board and President of his stock club for many years. He loved watching western movies and reading western books. Paul enjoyed his garden and loved spending time playing with his grandchildren. He loved the outdoors: boating and hunting, annual fishing trips to Hayward, WI, and also fished multiple times in Alaska and in the Pacific Ocean. He played golf year round; locally here in the summers and South Texas in the winter months. Paul never stopped; He had a zest for life and was always on the go. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Caroline (Pomeroy) and David Parsons; and a brother, Alan Parsons. Paul is survived by his spouse, Joyce Parsons of Berlin; his son, Todd (Leanne) Parsons of Moraga, CA.; two daughters, Tracie (John) Jacobs of Oconomowoc, and Tammy (Sean) Ricker of Waukesha. Paul is further survived by 7 grandchildren, Alyssa, Sarah, Hannah, Alex, Julia, Ethan and Colton. Funeral services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church of Berlin on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bryan Lundquist officiating, and burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery of Berlin. Visitation will be held at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of Berlin from 4-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016 and also at the church on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 10-11:00 a.m. Immediately following the services at the cemetery all are invited back to the Church fellowship hall, for a luncheon and fellowship with the family. Memorials have been established in Paul’s name for St. John Lutheran Church and St. John Lutheran School of Berlin. Paul was a loving husband, nurturing father, caring grandfather, and amazing friend to many. Rest in Peace.

Mr. Paul Parsons

October 25, 1939 - May 2, 2016