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Roderick Cook Obituary
Roderick "Rod" L. Cook, age 99, of Colby passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the House of the Dove in Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colby. Father Peter Manickam will officiate. Interment will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.
Rod was born July 14, 1916, the son of Raymond and Ida (Loughead) Cook in Unity. He graduated from Unity High School in 1934. Rod was united in marriage to Leona Steinwand on June 7, 1937. She preceded him in death on August 13, 1991. Rod was united in marriage to Alice (Bowman) Bender on May 20, 1992. He was a farmer and a businessman.
Rod was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and member of the Knights of Columbus including service as Grand Knight. He also was the mayor of Unity, alderman for the city of Colby and a member of the Colby District School Board.
Rod is survived by his wife, Alice of Colby; four sons: David (Virginia) of Evansville, IN, Michael (Juanamaria) of Columbia, MO, Gary (Monica) of Statesville, NC, and Kevin (Pamela) of Whitehouse Station, NJ; 17 grandchildren: Patrick (Pamela) Cook, Paula (Frank) Kepes, Joseph (Lisa) Cook, Julia (Curt) Zella, Angelique (Adam) Clapper, Christopher (Peggy) Cook, Nick (Theresa) Cook, Alexander Cook, Todd (Jennifer) Cook, Jennifer Cook, Michelle Fox, Renee (Joel) Blazer, Darrell (Missy) Cook, Ryan (Michelle) Cook, Lauren (Ben) Ellert, Justin Cook and Aaron Cook; 23 great-grandchildren; a brother, Warren (Joan) of Hayward; a sister, Jean of Owen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is further survived by Alice's children: Diane (Steve) Bauer, Duane Bender, Dan (Debbie) Bender and Dean (Sue) Bender; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leona; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald (Patricia); two brothers, Orland and Donald and sister, Eleanor.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
Memorials can be directed to Monsignor Malik Education Fund, benefitting St. Mary's School in Colby.
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Tracy Fesler
August 19, 2022
I worked for Newell Leasing Systems at the same time Rod managed the Colby, Wisconsin location. I know he loved and owned classic cars and I enjoyed speaking to him on our daily phone calls.
He was a great guy!
Eileen Roth
March 4, 2019
Nice to remember one of my Dad's fellow farmers Rod was an inspiration to all with his faith, family, and farming success
Shane Massop
March 12, 2016
Prayers for all of Rods family. He was a very great person. He always made me laugh when I was younger and I still remember some of the pranks he pulled on me. God bless you all.
Kathy Friday
March 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rod always greeted everyone with his big smile!!
March 11, 2016
On behalf of the Ed Brehm family, we wish to extend our sympathy to the family. Rod was not only a good man but a wonderful friend. We are in Arizona presently and can not attend the funeral. He now is in the arms of our Lord and his suffering is over. Our love to Rods family.
Eileen Roth
March 10, 2016
I was sad to learn from my brother, Glen, of Rod's passing. I last talked to him in September and he was as friendly and cheerful as ever. He mentioned the family had all been home to celebrate his 99th birthday and he was so happy about that. My sincere sympathy to all the family especially high school mates, Gary and Mike. Rod will be missed.
Larry Allmann
March 10, 2016
So Sorry for your lost. He was a Great Man.
JOANNE & Emery RAHM
March 10, 2016
Sending our sympathy to the family. He is at peace.
Margot Wieneke
March 9, 2016
Meeting Mom's first cousin all those years ago Rod, has been a great blessing for me. We will miss you.
Margot and Bob Wieneke
Daughter of Anola Cook and Robert Sternitzky
Warren & Joan Cook
March 9, 2016
We will miss you, Dear Brother. Rest in God's peace.
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