Aaron Parker

Aaron Parker
07/15/1989-01/27/2026

Aaron Parker, age 36 of Menomonie, WI passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 27, 2026 at his home.

He was born in Eau Claire, WI to Teena Parker and Jeff Ruud and graduated from McKinley Charter School. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 2009 where he served two tours in Afghanistan. He received promotions, honors, and medals while performing combat duty until he was honorably discharged in 2013.

Aaron loved spending time with his boys Deacon 13 and Aaron Jr 8, usually fishing, searching for snakes and critters, or going on nature hikes. He also enjoyed going to car races and spending time with friends and family.

Aaron is survived by his mother Teena Parker, father Jeff Ruud, sister Jenna Ahlberg, children Aaron Jr and Deacon, grandparents Steve and Lana Parker, Uncle Steve (Shawn) Parker, cousin Lyndzee (Bo) Higgins, Aunts Bonnie Fornengo, Sue (Pete) Fornengo and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by great grandparents George and Martha Winter, Marion Larson, grandparents Joyce and Hardy Ruud, Aunt Marion Parker, Uncles Bill Parker, Mitchell Ruud, and Marty Fornengo and cousin Scott Bloomquist.

Burial of cremated remains will be held at 1:00 pm. Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Cedar Falls Cemetery with military honors by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. There will be a gathering for family and friends following the graveside at The Great Escape at 2:00 p.m.

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