Parker Kohl - Faribault, MN
Parker Kohl Funeral Home’s history dates back to the 1870s in Faribault. Three generations of families have operated the Kohl Funeral Home and Parker Funeral Home until 1978, when James E. Kohl and John G. Parker merged their respective businesses into one.
The Parker Funeral Home originated in the 1870s as the Ray Funeral Home. David Ray operated the funeral home and was later joined by his daughter Flora Ray Parker. She continued the operation of the business and was joined by her son, John Parker.
The Kohl Funeral Home was originally the McCarthy Funeral Home, which was purchased by Edward Kohl in 1942. Edward and his wife, Gertrude operated the funeral home and were joined by their son, James Kohl. His sons, Steve Kohl and John Kohl, have continued to operate the funeral home with their brother-in-law, Dan McRaith.