Ramon Edward Parkos Sr (1924 - 1994)

Born 21 Jun 1924 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Ann (Zabel) Savoie — married 7 Apr 1944 (to before 6 Jul 1953) in California, United States

Husband of Grace L'vonne Louvonne (Sandy) Lotz — married about 1956 (to 29 Jul 1970) in United States

Husband of Mary Florence (Pegoretti) Parkos — married 28 Nov 1965 in Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 23 Dec 1994 at age 70 in Kulpmont, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

HA1c Ramon Parkos Sr served in the United States Navy in World War II
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Ramon Edward Parkos Sr. was born 21 June 1924 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, to Edward R Parkos and Violet Ellen Melstrom.

He married Margaret Ann Zabel on 7 Apr 1944 in California, and they had 3 children; Gary Ramon Parkos, Michael Wayne Parkos, and Baby Girl Parkos (stillborn).^{[1] [2]} Ray and Margaret were divorced by 6 July 1953 when she remarried.^[3]

He married Grace Louvonne Sandy abt 1956 in an unknown location, and they had 1 child; Ramon Edward Parkos Jr.. Ray and Grace were divorced 29 Jul 1970 in Canton, Stark, Ohio.

• The family story is that Grace had a difficult delivery and an extended hospital stay, however the baby (Ramon Parkos Jr.) was released to go home. While Grace was in the hospital Ramon Sr. had his girlfriend move in to take care of the baby. He didn't pick Grace up from the hospital when she was released and she was forced to find her own way home. When Grace arrived home she took the baby from the girlfriend of Ramon Sr, packed her bags and left. Ramon married his girlfriend, Mary Pegoretti, 28 Nov 1965 in Pennsylvania, while his legal wife and son were living in Ohio. Grace L Parkos was granted a divorce from Ramon Parkos on grounds of Gross Neglect/Extreme Cruelty 29 Jul 1970, in Stark County, Ohio.^[4]

He passed away 23 Dec 1994 at age 70 in Kulpmont, Northumberland, Pennsylvania,^[5] and is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Kulpmont, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.^[6]

Residene Facts:

• 1930 U.S. Census: Morristown, Rice, Minnesota.^[7]

• 1940 U.S. Census: Morristown Township, 66-18, Rice, Minnesota. (His name is shown as Raymond Parkes).^[8]

• 1950 U.S. Census: Faribault, Rice, Minnesota. (He was an Inmate at the county Jail and his family was living with Margaret's parents).^[9]

Military:

He registered for the WWII Draft 30 June 1942 in Morristown, Rice, Minnesota.^[10] He served with the 5th Medical Batallion, 5th Marine Division, Fort Pendleton, Oceanside, California^[11] as a HA1c, (Hospital Apprentice First Class), in the U.S. Navy during WWII, from 28 Sep 1943 to 31 Jul 1945.^[12][13]

Sources

1. ↑ "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCFN-6NH : 6 May 2014), Margaret Ann Zabel in entry for Baby Girl Parkos, 06 May 1944; from "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing Rice, Minnesota, United States, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis.
2. ↑ "Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDWC-YV8 : 16 January 2020), Margaret Ann Zabel in entry for Parkos, 1944.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019"
   Minnesota Association of County Officers; Saint Paul, Minnesota; Minnesota Official Marriage System; URL: https://moms.mn.gov/
   Ancestry Record 70873 #92224994 (accessed 17 March 2023)
   Margaret Parkos marriage to Francis Savoie on 6 Jul 1953 in Rice, Minnesota, USA.
4. ↑ Divorce: "Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007"
   Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971 and 1973-2007; Volume Number: 2196
   Ancestry Record 2026 #2849579 (accessed 28 August 2023)
   Ramon Parkos divorce in Out of State.
5. ↑ Burial: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012"
   Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 2
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1967 #1145520 (accessed 17 March 2023)
   Ramon E Parkos burial (died on 23 Dec 1994 at age 70) in Beaverdale MT Carmel Township, Pennsylvania.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #140413385 (accessed 17 March 2023)
   Memorial page for Ramon E. Parkos (21 Jun 1924-23 Dec 1994), citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Kulpmont, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Joanne Gross Vaughn (contributor 46482187).
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004951375; FHL microfilm: 2340859; Image number: 906; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03849-5
   FamilySearch Record: X3DZ-7YR (accessed 28 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RHX-29
   Raymond Parkos (5), single grandchild, in household of Charlie Melstrom (49) in Morristown, Rice, Minnesota, United States. Born in Minnesota.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 005454957; Image number: 559; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: KSK5-3R5 (accessed 28 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MT-W2Z1
   Raymond Parkes (15), single grandson, in household of Charley Melstrom (59) in Morristown Township, Rice, Minnesota, United States. Born in Minnesota.
9. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 6; Line: 20; Digital film/folder number: 108956637; Image number: 7
   FamilySearch Record: 6FMR-9L1T (accessed 28 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-SQHW-KPQL
   Ramon E Parkos (25), married prisoner, Farm Laborer, in household of Martha A (38 years) in Faribault, Rice, Minnesota, United States. Born in Minn.
10. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
    National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Minnesota, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 179
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #16509305 (accessed 28 August 2023)
    Name: Ramon Edward Parkos; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 18; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 21 Jun 1924; Birth Place: Morristown, Minnesota, USA; Residence Place: Morristown, Rice, Minnesota, USA; Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942; Registration Place: Morristown, Rice, Minnesota, USA; Employer: Ed Parkos; Height: 6; Weight: 168; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Blonde; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Ed Parkos;
    Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
    Ramon Edward Parkos 18 Self (Head).
11. ↑ Military: "U.S., Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1958"
    The National Archives at Washington, DC. USA; National Archives Publication: Navy Muster Rolls, 1939-1949; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel; Record Group Number: 24
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1089 #29476042 (accessed 28 August 2023)
    Name: Ramon E Parkos; Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class; Muster Date: Apr 1944; Station: Company "A", Fld Med Sch Bn, Tc, Camp Joseph H Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif.
12. ↑ Military U.S Marine Corps Muster Rolls WWII: "U.S., Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1958"
    The National Archives at Washington, DC. USA; National Archives Publication: Navy Muster Rolls, 1939-1949; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel; Record Group Number: 24
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1089 #19085851 (accessed 17 March 2023)
    Name: Ramon E Parkos; Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class; Muster Date: Jul 1944; Station: Company A Fifth Medical Battalion, 26Th Marines, (Rein), C/O Fpo.
13. ↑ Military: "U.S., Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1958"
    The National Archives at Washington, DC. USA; National Archives Publication: Navy Muster Rolls, 1939-1949; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel; Record Group Number: 24
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1089 #27398482 (accessed 28 August 2023)
    Name: Ramon E Parkos; Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class; Muster Date: Oct 1944; Station: Headquarters and Service Company, Fifth Medical Battalion, Fifth Marine Division, Fmf.

See also:

• Source:Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934

MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/collection-10828/minnesota-birth-index-1900-1934 Record: https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/record-10828-1259391/ramon-edward-parkos-in-minnesota-birth-index Ramon Edward Parkos Citation: Ramon Edward Parkos Birth: June 21 1924 - Rice County, Minnesota, United States Mother Maiden Name: Melstrom

• Source:

1930 United States Federal Census MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/collection-10134/1930-united-states-federal-census Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration publication T626, 2,667 rolls. Record: https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/record-10134-194493613/raymond-parkos-in-1930-united-states-federal-census Raymond Parkos in household of Charlie Melstrom Year: 1930; State: Minnesota; County: Rice; Township: Morristown; NARA Publication: T626; NARA Roll: 1124; Enum. District: 17; Sheet: 7-A; Page: 906; Line: 44 Citation: Raymond Parkos Birth: Circa 1925 - Minnesota, United States Residence: 1930 - Morristown, Rice, Minnesota, USA Relation: Grandson

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1940 United States Federal Census MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/collection-10053/1940-united-states-federal-census Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration publication T627, 4,643 rolls. Record: https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/record-10053-821410762/raymond-parkes-in-1940-united-states-federal-census Raymond Parkes in household of Charley Melstron Year: 1940; State: Minnesota; County: Rice; NARA Publication: T0627; NARA Roll: 1953; Enum. District: 66-78; Frame: 559; Page: 8A; Line: 12 Citation: Raymond Parkes Birth: Circa 1925 - Minnesota, USA Residence: 1940 - Morristown Twp, Rice, Minnesota, USA Relation: Grandson

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1950 United States Federal Census MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/collection-11006/1950-united-states-federal-census Record: https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/record-11006-11355368/ramon-e-parkos-in-1950-united-states-federal-census Ramon E Parkos in household of John W R Simon Country: USA; State: MN; County: Rice Citation: Ramon E Parkos Birth: Circa 1925 - Minnesota, United States Residence: Apr 1 1950 - Third St. N. W., Faribault, Rice, Minnesota, United States

• Source:

U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007 MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/collection-10863/us-social-security-applications-claims-1936-2007 Record: https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/record-10863-86612789/ramon-e-parkos-sr-in-us-social-security-applications-claims Ramon E Parkos Sr Citation: Ramon E Parkos Sr Birth: June 21 1924Submission date: Sep 17 1970

• Source:

U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI) MyHeritage.com [online database], MyHeritage Ltd. https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration Record: https://records.myheritagelibraryedition.com/research/record-10002-67950307/ramon-e-parkos-in-us-social-security-death-index-ssdi Ramon E Parkos Country: USA; State: Pennsylvania; Township: Kulpmont. Citation: Ramon E Parkos Birth: June 21 1924 Death: Dec 23 1994 Last residence: Kulpmont, Pennsylvania 17834, USA