They were married 52 years. Janine Louise is Ken's second daughter and is married to Dean Koslofsky. They are the parents of Ken's fourth grandchild, Max Parker Koslofsky, aged 17. Ken and Ruth's son is Douglas Newton Parker. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Burial is in a small town outside Lincoln, Illinois.
Orchard Lake Rd. DEAF C.A.N. helps provide interpreters, education, and other special needs to the local deaf community. Gale says that Ryan had a special relationship with his grandpa. He served the members of the Genealogy Forum as GFS KenP for many years, hosting the popular Sunday evening General Genealogy chat and leading the Mid Atlantic Special Interest Group Chat on Tuesday evening. Ken was highly respected for his genealogical expertise and his gentle instruction.