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Ernest R “Ernie” Cook

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Ernest R “Ernie” Cook

Birth
Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
Death
21 Feb 2019 (aged 99)
Saint Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Buckland, Auglaize County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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Ernie, 99, St. Marys, died at 2:56 a.m., at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community.

He was the son of Ralph and Elsie (Boyer) Cook. On Nov 1, 1941, he married June Walther, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are two daughters: Elaine (Jim) Judy, Tipp City, and Jane (Martin) McIntire, Delaware, OH; a sister, Mary Lepper, Ft. Wayne, IN; and eight grandchildren, four step grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren and three step great-great grandchildren.

Deceased are a brother and sister, both linked below.

A 1936 graduate of Buckland High School, he served in the US Army during WWII. He retired from Crown Equipment Corporation. In earlier years he had worked at the St. Marys Feed and Grain Company, and he was a lifelong farmer. He was a great gardener and was famous for his tomatoes and cucumbers. He also enjoyed boating, making stained glass creations and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Union Church.

Services will be at Bethlehem Christian Union Church, with Pastor Kent Place officiating. Burial will follow at Buckland Cemetery.
Ernie, 99, St. Marys, died at 2:56 a.m., at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community.

He was the son of Ralph and Elsie (Boyer) Cook. On Nov 1, 1941, he married June Walther, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are two daughters: Elaine (Jim) Judy, Tipp City, and Jane (Martin) McIntire, Delaware, OH; a sister, Mary Lepper, Ft. Wayne, IN; and eight grandchildren, four step grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren and three step great-great grandchildren.

Deceased are a brother and sister, both linked below.

A 1936 graduate of Buckland High School, he served in the US Army during WWII. He retired from Crown Equipment Corporation. In earlier years he had worked at the St. Marys Feed and Grain Company, and he was a lifelong farmer. He was a great gardener and was famous for his tomatoes and cucumbers. He also enjoyed boating, making stained glass creations and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Union Church.

Services will be at Bethlehem Christian Union Church, with Pastor Kent Place officiating. Burial will follow at Buckland Cemetery.


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  • Created by: Mike Dearbaugh
  • Added: Feb 25, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197121856/ernest_r-cook: accessed ), memorial page for Ernest R “Ernie” Cook (18 Apr 1919–21 Feb 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 197121856, citing Buckland Cemetery, Buckland, Auglaize County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Mike Dearbaugh (contributor 919).