Herbert Walter Cook Jr.
Herbert Walter Cook Jr.
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Herb was a proud graduate of Cretin High School, class of 1947 and a 76-year member of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 1 MN/ND/SD. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on February 9, 1951, and stationed at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, WA. After retirement from bricklaying in December 1995, Herb served throughout 22 sessions in the Minnesota Senate and retired from his sergeant-at-arms position on the last day of the session, May 20, 2019, his 90th birthday. Herb's pride and joy was his large family, his work and his unceasing Catholic Faith.
Visitation will be held at Assumption Catholic Church, 51 West 7th St., St. Paul on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4-8pm. Casinos will lead the Rosary at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10 am at the church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.
Memorials preferred to Cretin Derham Hall or Church of the Assumption St. Paul.
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Eva
May 19, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours.
Eva, Andrew, Isabella, Alejandro and AnaMaria Brooks
Hannah G
May 8, 2025
Dorothy and family, so sorry about the loss of Herb. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
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DORAH CHIZU
May 5, 2025
To The Mrs Dorothy Cook aka Queen, and the Cook family. I am with you in prayers and spirit in celebrating Herbert Cook's life and mourning his passing on to eternity. May the Almighty God through the unmatched mighty name of Jesus and the Holy Spirit be with you throughout the loss process. God bless and protect you all. Lots of love Dorah.
Eleanor Kasella
May 3, 2025
Dorothy, my condolences to you and your family. We were long time members of St. James Catholic Church with you.
Eleanor Kasella
Rick Perkins
May 3, 2025
When I was four years old, my folks fulfilled the dream of owning and building their first house. My Dad was working for Herb Sr. at the time. Although he was a bricklayer, they could not afford to build a brick house so settled for wood. One morning, when my dad drove it to the construction site of his new house a load of bricks we´re delivered compliments of Mr. Cook. My dad made payments to him until it was paid off and never missed a payment. When he finished paying him, all of the money was given back. This is the kind of family the cooks are. I labored (carried hod) for Herb and Roger Cook, and they were hard workers who inspired those around them to do the same. One is fortunate to meet a family like this once or twice in your lifetime. He is respected and will be missed.
Tom Barrett
May 2, 2025
We lost a legend with the passing of Herb... He always had a kind word to pass along and compassion for people in need.
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