Glen Alan Parker

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vonda and his parents and brothers Clarence Gilbert, Teddy Paul, John, Don Kenneth, and sister Wilma Joyce Heriges, as well as a beloved nephew, Doug Parker.

Glen married his high school sweetheart, Vonda Louise Robinson, in 1961. He loved and cherished her. They enjoyed trips to Florida and supporting their grandsons. When Vonda passed, he counted each month and day they were apart. They had 2 children, Susan Ann (Patrick) Seibert and Brad Alan (Valerie) Parker, and five grandsons, Anthony (Megan) Seibert, Todd Seibert, Kurt Parker (Caitlin) Seibert, Grant Parker (Ary), and Garrett Parker (Clinton). Glen was especially proud to be a great-grandfather to Patricia Rae Seibert, June Parker Seibert, Grayson Alan Parker, and Nola Glen Seibert. He is also survived by his sister, Sara Foster, and his brother, Steve (Mary Lou) Parker, and many other nieces and nephews.

Glen graduated from New Harmony High School, worked at Nix Motor Sales as a “grease monkey,” and was drafted by the US Army shortly after marrying Vonda. In Korea, he patrolled the demilitarized zone as a driver and gunner in an M48 tank in the Army Armored Division. He served 13 months in Korea away from his new bride for a country he loved. Glen was privileged to participate in the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana in October of 2025.

Glen was a self-made, entrepreneurial man. After returning home, he worked for D.K. Parker and Wiley Construction Companies and began farming in 1968. He and his brother Steve founded Gleve Corporation, where they engineered and manufactured agricultural equipment. He also sold and distributed LandOil and Fish Agra throughout the Midwest. In 1995, he and long-time friend Paul Maurer created Deere’s of Yesteryear, buying, selling, and restoring antique tractors; a hobby that grew into a business that sold 12,272 tractors that were shipped all over the world. Glen considered this venture a great joy, during which he and Paul met many who became cherished friends.

Glen was active in the Posey County community. He was a devoted member of the Keck Gonnerman Antique Machinery Club, where he shared his love and knowledge of antique machinery with many. He was a member of the Poseyville Methodist Church and supported the church's youth activities and outreach. He was a former member of the New Harmony Jaycees, the Masonic Lodge, and the Hadi Shrine. Glen was especially honored to go on the Honor Flight this past October and see his Nation's Capital.

Glen enjoyed nothing more than being surrounded by his family and friends. He was fiercely proud of his kids, grandkids, and great-grandchildren. He was known for his kindness and as a good neighbor to all. Many called this remarkable man “Grandpa” and enjoyed his love, wisdom, and generosity. Over the course of his lifetime, he mentored many young men on the farm, in the KG club, and in the machinery shop, where he shared his knowledge and wisdom for living well. He was a shining example of a man who put his faith in God, appreciated his blessings, and found contentment in all things.

Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois Street, Evansville, IN, with a Masonic Memorial Service held at 6:30 p.m., and on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, visitation from 10:00 a.m. at Poseyville Methodist Church, followed by the service at 11:00 a.m.

At Glen's request, Memorial Contributions may be made to Tunnels for Towers, www.t2t.org and the St. Jude Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.