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Cooper Eickstaedt Obituary
1995 - 2016
Cooper G. "Coop" Eickstaedt, 21, of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.
Born in Milwaukee on Jan. 21, 1995, he was the son of Jeff and Lisa (Ammendola) Eickstaedt. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was educated in local schools and graduated from Tremper High School in 2013. After he graduated, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and also Gateway Technical College.
Coop was employed by the RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie. He loved music, photography, fishing and skateboarding. He enjoyed riding ATV's and motocross. He also enjoyed playing basketball and cheering on his favorite state teams. Most of all, Coop will be remembered for his big heart, caring for others and his laugh.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Lisa and Robert Dixon of Kenosha; his father and stepmother, Jeff and Tracy Eickstaedt of Kenosha; his brother, Calvin Eickstaedt of Kenosha; his stepbrother, Tyler Dixon of Kenosha; his girlfriend, Alison Charette of Kenosha; his maternal grandparents, Bino and Karen Ammendola of Pleasant Prairie; and his paternal grandmother and step grandfather, Nancy and Ronald Knickelbine of Wild Rose, Wis. He is further survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald Eickstaedt.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 29, at the Proko Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. Interment will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Milwaukee at 11:30 a.m.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit Coops Online Memorial Book at:
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Memories and Condolences
for Cooper Eickstaedt
Julia Williamson-Mineo
February 3, 2016
I am speechless and heart broken for all of you. I am so sorry for your devastating loss. XOXOXO
February 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Our thought are with you. Percilla and Bonnie Bonacci
Carolyn Hannaman
January 31, 2016
I am so sorry for the family's loss especially for one so young. I cannot even begin to understand what you are going through right now but I would like to offer my prayers and condolences to his parents and all of the family. May the sweet Lord gently guide him on his new journey. May your memories help to console you during this difficult time
Angela Bonacci Morehouse
January 29, 2016
From your family in Sault Ste. Marie...prayers for the whole extended family. The loss of a young person is so tragic. Heaven has gained another angel.
Cathy and Benny Trowbridge
January 28, 2016
From your Moloney cousin, many sympathies on your great loss. He and all of you are in our prayers and we will have Masses said for him. Holding you up to our Lords great mercy.
Sue Huebner
January 28, 2016
So sad to see that a young person has passed on so early in life. Praying for the family and friends. No words to ease their pain.
Steve
January 28, 2016
I'm very sad to see a young person, especially one I grew up with pass away. I havent talked to Cooper in years but I think about him from time to time, I regret losing contact with him unfortunately we drifted in highschool. I miss ya, Coop. I cant believe you're gone... You were someone I always admired, an all around great guy. Rest up, brother.
January 27, 2016
I am very sorry for the loss of your son and brother. Although I did not know him, I too recently loss my 25 year old son, Cory Allen Bisher, who also graduated from Tremper. As a mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Blaine & Phyllis Brauck
January 27, 2016
Words cannot express the sorrow in his death. He loved coming to "Kane's Grandma's" house for cookies. He will greatly be missed by many friends.
GENI BORLAND
January 27, 2016
Sending love from Arizona
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