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Lewis Cook Obituary
Lewis A. Cook, 78, of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, passed peacefully into eternity on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his daughter's home. Lewis was born on June 28, 1937 to Hubert L. Cook and Martha P. (Bork) Cook of Dalton City, Illinois. Lewis graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1955 and married Judith Blankenship of Shelbyville on July 27, 1958. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008.
Louie farmed on the family farm and then became a tool and die maker. After working in a few machine shops, he worked for Borg-Warner Automotive for more than 30 years in Decatur, Dixon, and Shelbyville, Illinois. After retiring in 1999, he built and ran his own machining business, Lake City Machine and Tool, in Shelbyville until 2006. After Judy's death in 2012, Louie moved to his own home in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin to be near his daughter, and her family. Louie was always active in church, gardening, and helping others, and he was a meticulous craftsman and builder and talented in everything mechanical. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and that was reflected in his life.
Survivors include his daughter, Robin (Neil) Hamel of Oconto Falls, WI; his son, Phillip (Rebecca) Cook of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Ariel (Geoff) Johns of Green Bay, Rachel (Bimal) Rai of Spokane, WA; Caleb and David Hamel of Oconto Falls; and Collin Cook and Laurie Smith of Texas; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters and their husbands and Judy's brother-in-law and sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents, his brother David F. Cook, and several in-laws.
Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave, De Pere, on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm. A brief service of remembrance will be held at 7:00pm. Burial will take place at Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville, Illinois. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.
The family would like to thank caregivers Cheryl Kuhn, Rosalyn Gilles, Julie Olson, and Heartland Hospice for their care and dedication to Louie.
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Pat Warnick
June 16, 2016
Lew and Judy were our neighbors at Park Place in Forsyth. We had lots in common as both Lew and my husband were in wheelchairs. Judy and Lew visited with us many times getting ideas from our home before they moved here. I took Lew flower shopping after Judy's death in our handicap van, with it being a ramp van, he could drive right in and we both loved flowers so we enjoyed our little trips. Lew was always a delight at the gazebo when we had visiting time there. Everyone was inspired by his uplifting nature and we all missed him so much when he moved. I know that Lew and my husband Don are both in heaven walking and talking with no handicaps. Judy will love seeing the love of her life again. Heaven received another angel!
Pat Warnick, Forsyth, Il
Julie Olson
June 16, 2016
It was a privilege and honor to know Lewis. I admired his independence and humor. I will miss him and our many conversations, especially at church. What a blessing he was to me. My sympathies to the whole family.
God bless,
Julie Olson
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