Kenneth Joseph Parker, age 83, of Medina, Ohio passed away on April 6, 2025. He was born to the late Edward and Helen (Jancy) Parker on November 6, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio. Kenneth was the proud owner and operator of Precision Straightening (a Steel Service) from 1964 until he retired in 2013; continuing the business originally started in 1964 by George and Helen Augaitis, then handed it down to his sons. Ken loved all of the many day-long road trips with Sheila throughout Ohio and neighboring states, which often and "coincidentally" usually included a stop at a casino for added fun! Ken enjoyed golf and racquetball and was an avid Cleveland Sports fan, supporting them through thick and thin. He was hardly ever seen without a Pepsi (or as Ken said, "Pessi") nearby and the family joke was that the stock would plummet if he stopped drinking it. A devoted husband, kind and loving father, great friend, jack of all trades he was always the first one to volunteer to help others. He led by his example and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Ken is survived by his two sons, Guy (Vicki) Parker and Scott (Ryan) Parker; his brother, Keith (Karen) Parker, his step-granddaughter Brooke Hadjuk (Cameron); and a lifetime of dear friends and colleagues.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sheila Terese (Augaitis) Parker; his parents, Edward and Helen (Jancy) Parker, and loving sister-in-law Rayetta Adams (George).

Ken will be laid to rest, reunited with his beloved Sheila, in a private family burial. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.waitefuneralhome.com.

An open-house celebration of Ken's life will be hosted Saturday May 17, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. in the Medina Loyal Order of Moose lodge's reception hall located at 136 S Elmwood Ave, Medina, OH 44256 (2nd floor/elevator access is available/enter in the S Elmwood Ave doors - west side of bldg.)

Online condolences may be left at www.waitefuneralhome.com.