Al Parkhurst
Al Parkhurst, 73, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in the Town of Birch Creek, Chippewa County.
Al was born Nov. 4, 1949, to Jesse and Louise (Gorton) Parkhurst.
He worked at Wisconsin Metal Fabrication for many years.
Al married Rena Stratton May 6, 1995, in Jim Falls.
He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, rooting on the Packers, Brewers and Badgers. He loved being outdoors, working in the flower garden, cruising on his pontoon, motorcycle or golf cart, camping, tinkering and making yard art.
Al had a great sense of humor and Christmas was always his favorite time of year. He was a devoted husband and loving brother, and will be truly missed He is survived by his wife – Rena; children – Michelle and Brandy; siblings – George (Darlene) Parkhurst, Martinsville, Ind., Charlie (Pam) Parkhurst, Jim Falls, Thomas (Jennifer) Parkhurst, Cornell, Bonnie Colbenson, Bloomer, and Kathryn Parkhurst, Chippewa Falls; mother in-law – Marilyn Stratton, Chippewa Falls; siblings-in-law – Linda Parkhurst, Cornell, Scott (LaVonne) Stratton, Chippewa Falls; Ronda (Mark) Darling, Rock Falls, Tim (Sandy) Stratton, Chetek, Tammy Johnson, Rice Lake, Jim Stratton, Chippewa Falls, Todd (Leah) Stratton, Texas, Mark (Missy) Wagner, Jim Falls, and Toby Stratton, Fairchild; feline companion – Fat Cat; and numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Jesse and Louise; siblings – Leon (Jean), Jesse, Alice (Clarence) Sieg, Patsy (Jim) Randall, and twins Barb and Beverly; father-inlaw – Don Stratton; brothers-in-law – Kirby E. Colbenson and Tommy Stratton; aunts and uncles – Barbara (James) Walters, Romie Swan and Cheryl Nunke; nephew – Michael Johnson; cousin – Tony Nunke; and K9 companion – Oscar Parkhurst.
Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m., at the Jim Falls Methodist Church, followed by a celebration of life and lunch at the Anson Town Hall, until 4 p.m.
Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer. com.
