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COOK, ROGER ALAN, JR. "DUKE" Roger Alan "DUKE" Cook Jr. age 31 of Ravenna died, Friday, September 28, 2012 at Mercy General Health Partners -Hackley Campus. Duke was born on August 1, 1981 in Muskegon, MI to Roger A. and the late Paula M. (Roberts) Cook. Duke was engaged to Erika Herzhaft. Duke is survived by father, Roger A. Cook Sr.; brother, Ken Cook; sister, Chrissy Cook; fiancee, Erika Herzhaft; daughter, Faith Cook; grandmothers, Barbara Cook and Mary Roberts all of Ravenna. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by mother, Paula M. Cook; grandfathers, Paul Cook Sr. and Clifford Roberts; brother, Christopher Cook. A Memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Ravenna Conservation Club with Pastor Don VanSlyke officiating. Burial will be in Ravenna Cemetery.The family will be at the conservation club on Thursday from 11:00am until time of service to greet friends. Memorials may be directed to Choice One Bank in Care of: Faith Cook. Go to www.throopfhravenna.com to sign the online guestbook. The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511.

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Published by Muskegon Chronicle on Sep. 30, 2012.

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Mickey Roke

October 6, 2012

May the flowers of the new moon bring the scent of green grass to butterflies!!

Mickey Roke

October 6, 2012

may the flowers of the new moon lok the scent of the crisp leaves!!

Dave and Sandy Hutson

October 5, 2012

We are so sorry for your lost. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you close.

Ella Cook

October 4, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sara,Dan Marshall and girls

October 4, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss..may all of the wonderful memories you have had with Duke help you through this difficult time...May Prayer and FAITH help carry you through.

Keva Thomas

October 4, 2012

Luv u guys and stay strong duke will b missed dearly he's not forgotten he'll b in your hearts forever cherish the gd times

Rosemary Minzey

October 4, 2012

My Thoughts and prayers for Erica and faith may he live through you guys

Dave Caruth

October 4, 2012

GE aviation will not be the same. I personally will miss his humor and all the tricks he has played on me over the years. (like shoveling 2 feet of snow onto my windshield.) Thoughts are with Erika and the family

Bob & Diane Dempsey

October 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers to Faith, Erika and all his family and friends. Duke was a great guy, will miss his big smile at work and at all the biker events.

October 3, 2012

My heart is with you.
Nancee Privacky

Marie Herremans

October 3, 2012

Thought and prayers to the Cook family, Erika, and Faith!

Tracy Walker

October 3, 2012

Thoughts & prayers to Erika, Faith and Duke's family during this time of grief & heartache.

Don&Linda Hough

October 3, 2012

Prayers to family.R.I.P. Duke Cook

Corey & Stacie Kantola

October 3, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Duke. Please know that you all our in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord carry you all thru this time of sorrow. RIP, Duke.

hank marshall

October 3, 2012

rip duke very missed already buddy

bobby & vickie alsteens

October 3, 2012

Duke, The words just are not there, we will miss you & your smile and that huge, kind heart of yours... Please know that we will help look after Faith & Erika. ~love you~

October 3, 2012

Duke, There are no words, We will miss you so much and we promise to look out for Faith & Erika... See you on the other side...

Nicole Looks

October 3, 2012

Prayers and love from the Looks Family

Jennifer & Penny Averill

October 3, 2012

May you rest in peace and our prayers are with your family.

Julie and David Becklin

October 3, 2012

Roger and all the Cook Family our thoughts and prayers are with you all..from the Becklin Family

Michelle DeWind

October 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to Faith, Erika and all his family and friends. Duke was a great guy and that was taken to soon to ride the open road before us to make sure that his loved ones are safe.

Dennis Stratil

October 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to Erika.
GODSPEED DUKE.......

October 2, 2012

prayers to all

jerry baker

October 2, 2012

Duke,I will miss u until the day I see u again,brother. I'm tore up because I was lucky enough to have met u,but had to see u pass,Ill love u forever,my friend. U know all of us will be there for Faith and Erika and your family,until we ride again,smile down on us.. love u,brother..

Shifty

October 2, 2012

Gonna miss ya Big Guy! I knew when I saw you riding into 46 it was time for some laughs. Your heart is as big as you are. Keep a watch over your family's both blood and bikers. You will be missed by more than you know. R.I.P. Brotha!

DONNA ROBERT SCARBROUGH

October 2, 2012

MY HEART N PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS,

ROBERT DONNA SCARBROUGH

October 2, 2012

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU'S AND THE FAMILY

Kristin Ennis

October 2, 2012

Prayers to Erika, Faith, Chrissy, and the rest of the family!

Lisa Anderson

October 2, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers are with your family at this sad time. Duke will be missed.

The Bersonnet's

October 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers to Duke's family and friends!

Heidi Pienela

October 2, 2012

RIP Duke.. you will be missed very much so. Erika and faith my thoughts and prayers go out 2 you and your family. He was the Teddy bear of the shop we will miss that smile.. love you buddy

Heidi Pienela

October 2, 2012

RIP Duke.. you where a great Guy and will be missed.. you where the Teddy bear of the shop your smile will be missed each and every day love you buddy... :)

hank marshall

October 2, 2012

rip duke your very missed already buddy

Jake Bettys

October 2, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for the entire family, so sorry for your loss.

Larry (and sheila) Monroe

October 2, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to Herzhaft and Cook families.

Jared and Kim Gillespie

October 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of greif. May God bring you comfort and help your hearts heal. Duke will be missed.

Kerry and Dave Boes

October 1, 2012

R.I.P you will never be forgotten, You will be so missed!!! Prayers go out to Erika,Faith, Family and friends

Denise Johnson

October 1, 2012

Roger and family, we are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve, Denise & Steven Johnson (RCC members)

cindy young

October 1, 2012

God bless to all. May you find strength in god and his words of prayer. So sorry for your loss.

Brooke Bilek

October 1, 2012

I cannot even find the words to express my grief over Dukes passing. I loved him so very much and he was so special to me. Erika, know that I love you more than I can even say as well and I will be there to listen whenever you need me to.

Lynn Ellsworth

October 1, 2012

Ashley and I are praying for you and your family. We send our love and support not just today, but always.

Carmen Woody

October 1, 2012

may you girls take comfort in each other

October 1, 2012

Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time!

Amanda Barclay-Emery

October 1, 2012

We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of sadness. We are so sorry for your loss.

Kurt and Amanda Emery

Toni Greiner

October 1, 2012

My condolences to you and your family. Prayers being sent for the days to come.

Dan Peebles

October 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Jessica & Brian Mann

October 1, 2012

Duke, Xander sooo looked up to you. He wanted me to tell you that he will never let Miss Erika win a game of Sorry. LOL! We will never know why such horrible things happen to such amazing people, but now all we have are great memories. Thank you for being so awesome with Xander. You were an amazing father, brother, son, friend. Keep watch over little Faith, but don't worry, she's in good hands down here. You will NEVER be forgotten!! <3<3<3

adam paprocki

October 1, 2012

So sorry for your guys loss.

ashley herzhaft

October 1, 2012

my prayers go out to you Erika.

Amy Hough

October 1, 2012

Thinking of Duke's family and friends in this very sad time. Prayers for all of you <3

Linda Ganos

October 1, 2012

Condolences to those whom he left behind, that were lovingly touched by this kind man's life.

Ed Schuiteman

October 1, 2012

Didn't Know Duke But He Was a Biker & Heard He Was A Nice Guy !!!!!! My Condolence's To His Family !!!!!!!!!!

Steve Parsons

October 1, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers go out to the whole Cook family. With love!! We are all going to miss you big guy.

Karrie and Joe Crampton

October 1, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Cory Radel

October 1, 2012

You will be missed

Rebecca and Eugene Palmer

October 1, 2012

We are so sad for your loss. U are in our thoughts every day. Eugene and i love u and your beautiful baby girl.

Joleen Deal

October 1, 2012

Dear Erika, Faith, Roger, Kenny and Chrissy. No words can express the deep and heartfelt sympathy and prayers that I am feeling for you at this time. Duke was a awesome guy and will never be forgotten. he certainly touched many lives, not only in Ravenna but all over. Again, my deepest sympathy.

Chuck & Sue Kooi

October 1, 2012

You are all in our thoughts & prayers!

Michelle Carmean

October 1, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for all family and friends.

Marcy Faucher

October 1, 2012

Duke you are going to be missed so much I love you always RIP Duke. Erika you and Faith are in my thoughts and prayers I am here hun no matter what you are not alone I love you both.. Love Marcy

janine Berg

October 1, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. I really only met Duke once but my grandson Xander loved Duke and Ericka and baby Faith. May God's love surround your family at this sad time.

Michelle

October 1, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that knew Duke he was a good guy that god took way to soon!

Amber Brimmer

October 1, 2012

Prayers going out to family and friends....Duke will be greatly missed

October 1, 2012

Sorry for your loss..Love and prayers.

Jerry & Patty Hough

Carl & Allison Cox

October 1, 2012

Our Deepest Sympathy holding Erika, Faith, & other family members close in prayer during this time of loss.
Carl & Allison Cox

Cheryl Vanderlaan

October 1, 2012

I know there are no words to ease the pain.
Just know you are all in my thoughts

Kristy Cannady

October 1, 2012

Erika my heart goes out to you and your family..You will be in our thoughts and prayers...

stacy ingersoll

October 1, 2012

No words can be said to dull the pain you all are going through, just know Duke will always watch over you. Never let Faith forget how much she meant to her daddy. You are all in my thoughts & prayers!

Jeff Glass

October 1, 2012

R.I.P. Gonna miss that smile Brother!

Blake & Debbie Peckham

October 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Erika and the Cook family. May God bless you.

Jim Champoux

October 1, 2012

Roger, you will be missed.

Crystal France

October 1, 2012

With a very heavy heart I send my love and prayers for the family during this painful time and as they challenge the difficult days to come.

Greg & Donna Berger

October 1, 2012

Love and prayers for the family. We will miss you Duke!

Angela Johnson

October 1, 2012

I'm sooo sorry for all the pain your going through....I can only imagine stay strong for that baby girl of yours!!! Love ya cuz!!

Joel & Lu Maxwell

October 1, 2012

Rip "DUKE". Our thoughts go out to you Erika.

Debbie Martinez

October 1, 2012

Sorry for your loss doesn't seem like enough to say...my thoughts are with you Ericka and with Duke's family..

October 1, 2012

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Erika Herzhaft

October 1, 2012

I love you so frickin much! I keep waiting for you to do or say something crazy to me to make me smile an laugh. You always did when I was upset and hold me so tight. If it was not for our daughter I don't know what I would do. She is holding my heart together. I love you

Sandy Krysch and MiaHerzhaft

October 1, 2012

Erika, There are few things that people are going to say that will make this pain seem less, just know that time will help heal all things and grieving is for the living. Duke will be missed dearly by all those he has touched. My prayers are for you and Faith to heal with the love of your friends and family. RIP Duke and my love to you and your beautiful baby girl.

Karen Hoolihan

September 30, 2012

Erika... Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sad for your loss.

Love,
Pat and Karen Hoolihan

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