Obituary for Thomas Otto Cook

 United States

  • Date Of Birth: September 3, 1925
  • Date Of Death: February 14, 2015
  • State: Michigan

Thomas Otto Cook
Portland, Michigan

Age 89, was reunited on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015, with the love of his life Marie after almost 27 years apart. He was born on September 3, 1925 in Pewamo, MI the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Wohlsheid) Cook. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II, a member of the Portland V.F.W. Post #4090, as well as a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2168. Tom worked for Portland Public Schools in maintenance, retiring after 33 years of service. He was a hard worker, even driving school buses and managing apartments to help put his 6 daughters through St. Patrick Catholic School. Tom loved camping, fishing, hunting and playing cards. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Marie; and 6 siblings. Surviving are his 6 daughters, Nancy (John) Costello, Barbara (Rick) Davison, Donna Cook, Diane (Tom) Hoban, Denise (Pete) Weeks, and Sharon Cook; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; “special daughter”, Laura (Doug) Willemin.

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