Richard J. Parks, 73 of Austin passed away April 26, 2007. He was born January 4, 1934 in Spencer, Iowa. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a son. Mr. Parks is survived by his wife, Kay; daughter, Olivia Parks of Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Steve Wood and their sons, Beau and Hunter; and daughter, Pamela Sue and children; and numerous family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.