Leo E. O'Parka Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Leo E. O'Parka of Harbor Beach, Michigan, whose life came to an end on January 12, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leo E. O'Parka to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry O'Parka and Blanche O'Parka (Skrypinski); his granddaughter Cheri Barfield; his great grandchild Jacob; his son-in-law Scott Hertzog; his siblings, Ervin (Delores), Julius O'Parka and Marguerite O'Parka; and his in-laws, William LaBuhn, Margaret, Clarence Hessling and Linus Stacer.
He is survived by: his wife Marian O'Parka of Harbor Beach; his daughters, Lisa Niessen (Marcus), Janice Hertzog, Lynn Rae Sample (Ken), Allison Rice (Ron) and Carrie Dekoski (Kurt); his grandchildren, Briana Tyler (Mike), Deborah Niessen, Katherine Lindberg (George), Erica Carter-Cupp (Gary), Louis Hertzog (Amber) and Nicole Hanson, Sr. (Daniel); his sisters, Rose LaBuhn and Delphine Wolschlager (Henry); and his siblings-in-law, Marie Nitz, Marilyn Stacer and Marvin Nitz of Harbor Beach. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Ramsey Funeral Home (425 State St, Harbor Beach, MI 48441). A rosary was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 6:30 PM. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church (413 S 1st St, Harbor Beach, MI 48441).
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School.
