Gregory L. Parker, aged 74, passed away January 4th, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Beloved husband of Sandra L. Parker (nee Arendes); dear father of Daniel G. (Emily) Parker and Michelle L. (James) Powers; preceded in death by his father, Gregory P. Parker, and mother, Elaine M. Parker (nee Kneisel), sister, Susan (the late Herb) Holtkamp, and son-in-law to Nancy R. Arendes and the late Clement “Larry” Arendes Jr.; dear grandfather of Christine, Alexander and Eloise Powers and Penelope, Adeline and Jack Parker; and dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend.
Born December 18th, 1951, Greg dedicated his life to a sense of hard work with his family and friends at the center of everything he did. Reliable, hardworking and loving were the hallmarks of Greg’s character to all who knew him.
Greg never missed an opportunity to (attempt to) land a joke or play a prank on his kids, grandkids and friends. His grandkids affectionately called him “Papa” because no matter what was going on, Papa was there with a smile. His children have countless memories of him through Boy Scouts, soccer, father-daughter dances, college visits and many family vacations to include a well-known trip to Disney World where an order of waffles did not meet expectations.
Neighbors enjoyed teasing him when they drove by as he would routinely be outside pulling weeds in the never-ending journey for the perfect lawn. He also never got tired of hearing “Love Shack” by the B-52s, which all of his friends knew to be a trademark “Greg” song. Greg and Sandy have an extended group of friends who all got to experience his wit, energy, and character. Greg also loved golden retrievers to include their current dog, Daisy, who loved Greg unconditionally.
Greg will always be remembered as a wonderful friend, a spirited uncle (sometimes known as uncle “Gegg”), caring brother, loving Papa, fun dad, and most of all, a devoted husband.
Visitation will be at Kutis Funeral Home, Saturday, January 17th from 9:30-10:30 a.m., 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129. Saturday, January 17th, there will be a funeral mass at Assumption – Mattese Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with a burial at Assumption’s cemetery immediately following.
Please, no flowers. Instead, please consider contributions to Virginia Military Institute or the Love a Golden Rescue. If contributing to VMI, please designate to Scholarships, “VMI Foundation Merit and Need-Based Scholarship” with a
preferred class of 2010.
We will greatly miss Greg’s friendship and humor. He loved coming the Indian Hills Lake and going fishing off our dock, his talent at back yard games, the family hayrides , and of course his famous Barbecues. We all wish for Greg’s well deserved serenity in his journey towards God’s plan for him.
One of the few people who could make me laugh out loud. I will truly miss him. I hope Tim and Greg are bellying up to the Great Brewski Bar in heaven and telling each other their favorite jokes!