Herbert M. "Herb" Cook, 92, of Francesville, IN, went home to be with the Lord at 4:10 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Herbert was born on May 24, 1929 in Rensselaer, IN to the late Robert and Merle R. (Mooney) Cook. He graduated from Rensselaer High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Herb married Suzanne "Suz" Gutwein on December 27, 1952 in Francesville, IN. She survives.
Herb was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He was a man of faith and true convictions. Herb was passionate about helping others. He was outgoing, friendly and had a great sense of humor.
Herb was active in the local Republican Party. He served many years on the Merit Board for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. He was very patriotic and was honored to be a member of a Gold Star Family, having lost his brother, Dick, during WWII. In 2018, Herb had the privilege to participate with fellow veterans in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Herb was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Herb will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife; six children; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Lynn Cook; and seven siblings - Washington Wallace Cook, Joseph John Cook, Lois Marguerite Gibbs, Robert Richard Cook, Philip Gilbert Cook, Jean Timmons and Thomas Douglas Cook.
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, IN with Ministers of the Church officiating. Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Herb was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He was a man of faith and true convictions. Herb was passionate about helping others. He was outgoing, friendly and had a great sense of humor.
Herb was active in the local Republican Party. He served many years on the Merit Board for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. He was very patriotic and was honored to be a member of a Gold Star Family, having lost his brother, Dick, during WWII. In 2018, Herb had the privilege to participate with fellow veterans in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Herb was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Herb will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife; six children; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Lynn Cook; and seven siblings - Washington Wallace Cook, Joseph John Cook, Lois Marguerite Gibbs, Robert Richard Cook, Philip Gilbert Cook, Jean Timmons and Thomas Douglas Cook.
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, IN with Ministers of the Church officiating. Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Herbert M. "Herb" Cook, 92, of Francesville, IN, went home to be with the Lord at 4:10 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Herbert was born on May 24, 1929 in Rensselaer, IN to the late Robert and Merle R. (Mooney) Cook. He graduated from Rensselaer High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Herb married Suzanne "Suz" Gutwein on December 27, 1952 in Francesville, IN. She survives.
Herb was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He was a man of faith and true convictions. Herb was passionate about helping others. He was outgoing, friendly and had a great sense of humor.
Herb was active in the local Republican Party. He served many years on the Merit Board for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. He was very patriotic and was honored to be a member of a Gold Star Family, having lost his brother, Dick, during WWII. In 2018, Herb had the privilege to participate with fellow veterans in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Herb was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Herb will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife; six children; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Lynn Cook; and seven siblings - Washington Wallace Cook, Joseph John Cook, Lois Marguerite Gibbs, Robert Richard Cook, Philip Gilbert Cook, Jean Timmons and Thomas Douglas Cook.
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, IN with Ministers of the Church officiating. Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Herb was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He was a man of faith and true convictions. Herb was passionate about helping others. He was outgoing, friendly and had a great sense of humor.
Herb was active in the local Republican Party. He served many years on the Merit Board for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. He was very patriotic and was honored to be a member of a Gold Star Family, having lost his brother, Dick, during WWII. In 2018, Herb had the privilege to participate with fellow veterans in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
Herb was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Herb will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife; six children; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Lynn Cook; and seven siblings - Washington Wallace Cook, Joseph John Cook, Lois Marguerite Gibbs, Robert Richard Cook, Philip Gilbert Cook, Jean Timmons and Thomas Douglas Cook.
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, IN with Ministers of the Church officiating. Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
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