William Joseph “Wild Bill” Parker, 54, of Crystal City died July 22, 2025. Mr. Parker was a talented drummer and enjoyed fishing, camping and riding anything on two wheels, from bicycles to Harley-Davidson motorcycles. His favorite band was Slayer and he loved his dog, "Gurl.” He was known for being respectful, reading the Bible and praying before every meal. Most of all, he loved spending time with his friends and family. Born Nov. 1, 1970, in St. Louis, he was the son of Donna (Birschkus) Sheerin and the late Billy Joe "Rabbi" Parker.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fiancee: Janice Lorene Beltrami; eight children: Zac (Lisa), Ryan, Brett, Angel, Jewel, Billy, Laurie and Bobby; his grandmother: Patricia Clipper; four siblings: Lisa (Troy), Melissa, Jimmy (Amanda) and Mark; and numerous other family members and friends.
A memorial visitation is scheduled from 4 p.m. until a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Fieser Funeral Home, 401 Gravois Road, in Fenton. Arrangements are under the direction of Fieser Funeral Home.