"Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family."
In loving memory of
Dean Cooper
August 26, 1951 - April 7, 2018
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at First Lutheran Church, Algona. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Oakcrest Funeral Services, Algona.
Dean Earl Cooper was born on August 26, 1951, in Algona, son of Earl and Helen (Walker) Cooper. He grew up in Algona, graduating from Algona High School in 1969. He was drafted into the Army on March 18, 1971, where he served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on March 17, 1973. Following his service he was always very interested in the news regarding world affairs. Dean worked for many years in the mechanical engineering department at Cozzini.
On September 25, 1976, he was united in marriage to Jackie Doocy at First Lutheran Church in Algona. The couple lived in Algona where they raised their three children.
Dean enjoyed military history, Nascar, classic cars, skydiving, trapshooting, weather watching, nature and hunting, and flying with his friend Paul. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Dean also had an instrumental part in building and renovating the Military Memorial dedicated to all Veterans in Kossuth County. He was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Dean died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home in Algona at the age of 66.
He is survived by his wife Jackie of Algona; three children, Matthew (Amber) Cooper of Johnston, McKenzie Cooper of Johnston, and Mikaela Cooper of Ankeny; father-in-law, Arden Doocy; sisters, Karen Boles of Algona and Linda (Duane) Peter of Algona; step-grandchildren, Kourtni and Kassidi Stumpf; sister-in-law, Rita (Jim) Dahlgren; brothers-in-law, Shannon Doocy and Paul Volk; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Earl and Helen Cooper; mother-in-law, Charlotte Doocy; nephew, Phillip Mergen, and brother-in-law, Shane Boles.
Tributes
"Jackie and family we've known your family for a very long time have watched the children grow up to be strong and awesome. Sending prayers of comfort during this time of sorrow. All our love William and Ward Steven. "
"Jackie & Family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. You have my Prayers, & thoughts. "
"Growing up on Dodge Street I spent many days at the Coopers with Dean, Karen and Linda. Favorite memories was the warm home, the barn, large sunroom upstairs and the big front porch. Helen always had something good cooking in the kitchen. Blessings to Dean's family and peace to Dean...Rebecca Tordoff Holahan, Sarasota, Florida"
"Jackie, kids and Karen, You have our deepest sympathies. You are in my heart and in my prayers. Love you and God bless. Kathie and Mike "
"So very sorry for your loss! We will keep you in prayers during this time. May your memories help you in the days ahead "