Robert Max Cooper Sr., age 70, of Poland, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Owen County, Indiana on September 20, 1954 to Max and Mavis (Neill) Cooper. He graduated from Owen Valley High School and retired as a logger. Robert enjoyed singing Karaoke. He was a member of the Spencer American Legion. Robert is survived by his children, Ryan (Helen) Cooper, Rayann Cooper, and Robert Cooper Jr.; grandchildren, Joshua Austen Schwomeyer, Anthony Cooper, Kylee Cooper, Kaitlyn Cooper, Olivia Cooper, Willow Cooper, Wylder Cooper, Resse Cooper, Tuff Cooper, and Ryan Cooper Jr; great grandchild Maverick Pleake; siblings, Carolyn Carmichael, Linda Cooper, Ronald Cooper, and Victoria Cooper. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services are currently being planned. West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer, Indiana have been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Max Cooper Sr., please visit our floral store.

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Published by WTHI-TV 10 News on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Shawn Lewis

September 2, 2025

I just found out. Much sympathy to Rayann, Robbie & Ryan.

Alan Harris

July 16, 2025

We grew up together and always enjoyed hanging out with him at the race track sorry for your loss he will be missed

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