David Kent Parks
March 18, 1959 - December 17, 2018
Obituary
MADISON/FITCHBURG-On Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, David Kent Parks passed away at Agrace HospiceCare with his family by his side. He was born Mar. 18, 1959, in Madison, the son of Robert F. and June (Curless) Parks. On Aug. 9, 1997, he married the love of his life, Andrea (Brunsell) Parks. On June 15, 1998, their son Carson was born. Dave was a police officer for the Town of Madison Police Department from 1992, until his retirement in 2011. He was a patrol officer as well as a member of the tactical team and lead their K9 Training Program. Prior to his law enforcement career, Dave played pro football for the USFL in 1983, and played for the Arizona Wranglers and the Chicago Blitz. After football, he competed nationally in powerlifting. Dave still enjoyed weight lifting but he truly loved coaching his son, Carson in powerlifting and getting to see him set world records at Nationals. Dave’s other passions were hunting and fishing, dog training, and his reptile business. He loved wildlife and enjoyed raising an orphaned red tail hawk, Frankie and a racoon, Mugwai. Dave is survived by his wife, Andrea; son, Carson; mother-in-law, Wanda (Tom) Marling; father-in-law, Craig (Jane) Brunsell; brother, Doug Parks; nephews, Brent and Brandon Parks; niece, Kristin (Ryan) Henderson; and many other dear friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; and uncle Theodor Parks. A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held at GUNDERSON FTICHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, with a brief memorial and honor guard service to follow at 5 p.m. Dave, you are larger than life and you’ve impacted the lives of all who knew you. We love you and will hold you in our hearts forever. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Rd.
(608) 442-5502
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Visitation
Sat Dec 29, 2018 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Joe carri
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To a friend and brother, it was a honor to have known you, from when you worked at Vic Tanny's to Marshall PD and then Town of Madison. You made a difference.
Joe Carril
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Jan Hartwig
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I am so sorry for the family's loss. I worked with Dave at the Town of Madison PD for a few years before he retired. He was a damn good cop. Keep the memories close. My deepest sympathies.
Jan Hartwig
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Jeff Teuscher
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So sorry to hear this news Dave was a great guy always willing to help out. Heaven has gained a true Guardian Angel. Dave left this world a better place. We will miss the conversations and good laughs. Gods speed Dave. Jeff Teuscher
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Gordon Disch
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Rest in peace Dave, you really did make a difference and we are all better off knowing you!
JS
Jim Snow
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Parksy. You were a great cop and a great guy. I remember playing ball back in the day. Man you could hit the ball a mile. My deepest sympathies. Jim Snow.
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Edie Brogan
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Dave - John and I are so sad to see you go - Rest In Peace, knowing that you were a true servant to mankind. We'll see you someday in the Great Beyond . . .
~ John and Edie Brogan