Nathan Jacob Cook

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Nathan J Cook. Nathan was born October 3, 1971 in Joliet, Illinois. He left this world way too soon on the evening of Thursday, March 5th, 2026.

He is survived by his Wife, Sarah (Nicholas) Cook, his daughters, Madison, Alena, and Sophia Cook of Terre Haute, Indiana. His Mother Sara Bartleson, Coatsville, Indiana, and his brothers, Scott Cook, Coatsville, Indiana and Corey Cook,of Greencastle, Indiana. He also leaves behind a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In his early life he moved frequently with his mother being a military nurse. He lived in different parts of Wisconsin, Indiana, and Arizona, until being bound to the love of his life in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Through all the moving around as kids, Nathan, Scott and Corey clung to each other. They formed a very strong bond. They had countless laughs and boundless adventures, that weren't always well advised. They had great times and made a ton of memories.

He met his wife, Sarah, in 1987 and became friends, even carrying her books for her through the halls of North Vigo High School. Nathan then moved with his family for a short time to Arizona. Nathan and Sarah were reunited on July 15, 1992, and from then on, they never left each other's side.

Nathan and Sarah were married on June 6, 1997. They raised 3 beautiful daughters to early adulthood. He was extremely proud of them. His wife adored him and he her. They supported, loved, and truly treasured each other. He made her feel beautiful every day of her life. They spent 34 years together, but forever wouldn't be enough. Only death could part them. His Wife will miss him with every breath for the rest of her life.

Nathan went to business college and became a Network Engineer and Systems Administrators. He started, and successfully ran, a telecommunications company with his wife in the early 2000s. He continued in that field until recently when he devoted himself to the full time care of his youngest daughter who has special needs. He cared for and served Sophia with humor, love and remarkably honed patience.

Nathan was extremely intelligent, and naturally talented in anything he tried. He was an excellent guitarist, an amazing artist and created a classic viral video using self taught special effects that led to him creating videos for a Japanese television show. He always had a new hobby, such as working on cars, making chainmail, piloting drones, working with leather or his latest, memorizing over 70 algorithms for the Rubix cube so he can solve one in a matter of seconds. He enjoyed laughing and making everyone around him laugh.

What Nathan valued most was being with the close-knit family he and Sarah created. He and his wife often found ways to work at home or together, and the girls were homeschooled until college. They were able to spend a tremendous amount of time together and enjoyed every second.

At the end of each day of their adult lives, his girls would return to the family home and share funny stories about their day that would often have him laughing to tears. Though his youngest daughter is mostly non verbal, her mischievous antics and sweet innocence brought joy to no end. He was such a devoted father and he was so very proud of them.

He spent most of his evenings snuggling with his wife on the couch, listening to his daughters giggle in the other room. The last night before his short illness was spent with his family, watching the Twilight Zone episode with the gremlin on the wing and laughing so hard that Madison pulled a muscle in her stomach, which made us laugh even harder.

He leaves a family devastated by his passing, but so very blessed to have had him. He made plenty of mistakes and had his faults, but he showed "his girls" (wife included) that he loved them a thousand different ways every day. For his family, the world is dimmer. He was gone way too soon.

Visitation for Nathan will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Samaritan Funeral Home. Service is to begin at 3:00pm with burial to follow at Highland Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com