Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello
William E. "Bill" Parrish
( November 20, 1917 - October 13, 2015 )
Residence: Idaville, Indiana
Died: Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Location: 6:00 a.m. at his Residence in Idaville, Indiana (Eastlawn area)
Age: 97
Date of Birth: Tuesday, November 20, 1917
Birth place: Monticello, Indiana
Branch: Army
Service: World War II
Father: Earl Parrish
Mother: Arie ( Herriot ) Parrish
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: the White County area his whole life.
Funeral Date: Friday, October 16, 2015
Funeral Location: Private Family Services at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Rev. Keith Raderstorf
Burial will take place:
I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
No Visitation or Services are scheduled for the public. Everything is Private for the family.
Biographical Information:
First and foremost Bill was a loving and devoted husband to Lydia J. Wright Parrish. Bill lived a long and productive life. He was a 1935 graduate of Monticello High School who in 1941 was enlisted to serve his country. after 3 1/2 years of military training and service approaching the end of World War II would bring about his honorary discharge on May 31, 1944. bill spent 30 years farming in white County, Indiana. After retiring from farming, Bill turned his attention towards sharing his lifelong passion for history that included collecting antiques and artifacts. In 1978 Bill established a Historical Museum at his farm that consisted of 12 buildings that he had relocated and restored to their original condition. During the 27 years the museum was in operation Bill would win many awards and educate thousands of school children and other visitors while preserving the history of White County. In recognition of his dedication toward bringing people face to face with the past, Bill was awarded the SerVaas Award from the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, the highest honor the foundation presents. While running the museum Bill was also appointed the White County Historian by the State of Indiana, a position he held for 12 years. Bill was also very active in the community in a variety of other ways. He was a chairman of the White County Sesquicentennial Festival in 1984, was associated with the boy Scouts of America in an advisory capacity for a number of years, and was a partner in the Library of congress.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: May be given to the Wishes of the donor. Envelopes will be availabe at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On January 12, 1962, in Idaville, Indiana, he married Lydia Wright. Together they created wonderful memories, while forrging many long and lasting relationships. She died Monday, February 17, 2014.
Survivors include:
Son, Richard Parrish of Indianapolis, Indiana; Grandchildren, Robert (wife Amber) Parrish of Midland, Michigan, andJennifer Parrish of Lafayette, Indiana; Six (6) Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Earl & Arie (Herriot) Parrish
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488
Died: Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Location: 6:00 a.m. at his Residence in Idaville, Indiana (Eastlawn area)
Age: 97
Date of Birth: Tuesday, November 20, 1917
Birth place: Monticello, Indiana
Branch: Army
Service: World War II
Father: Earl Parrish
Mother: Arie ( Herriot ) Parrish
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: the White County area his whole life.
Funeral Date: Friday, October 16, 2015
Funeral Location: Private Family Services at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Rev. Keith Raderstorf
Burial will take place:
I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
No Visitation or Services are scheduled for the public. Everything is Private for the family.
Biographical Information:
First and foremost Bill was a loving and devoted husband to Lydia J. Wright Parrish. Bill lived a long and productive life. He was a 1935 graduate of Monticello High School who in 1941 was enlisted to serve his country. after 3 1/2 years of military training and service approaching the end of World War II would bring about his honorary discharge on May 31, 1944. bill spent 30 years farming in white County, Indiana. After retiring from farming, Bill turned his attention towards sharing his lifelong passion for history that included collecting antiques and artifacts. In 1978 Bill established a Historical Museum at his farm that consisted of 12 buildings that he had relocated and restored to their original condition. During the 27 years the museum was in operation Bill would win many awards and educate thousands of school children and other visitors while preserving the history of White County. In recognition of his dedication toward bringing people face to face with the past, Bill was awarded the SerVaas Award from the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, the highest honor the foundation presents. While running the museum Bill was also appointed the White County Historian by the State of Indiana, a position he held for 12 years. Bill was also very active in the community in a variety of other ways. He was a chairman of the White County Sesquicentennial Festival in 1984, was associated with the boy Scouts of America in an advisory capacity for a number of years, and was a partner in the Library of congress.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: May be given to the Wishes of the donor. Envelopes will be availabe at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On January 12, 1962, in Idaville, Indiana, he married Lydia Wright. Together they created wonderful memories, while forrging many long and lasting relationships. She died Monday, February 17, 2014.
Survivors include:
Son, Richard Parrish of Indianapolis, Indiana; Grandchildren, Robert (wife Amber) Parrish of Midland, Michigan, andJennifer Parrish of Lafayette, Indiana; Six (6) Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Earl & Arie (Herriot) Parrish
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488