In loving memory of

Gerald L. "Jerry" Cook
January 20, 1938 - October 21, 2020

Gerald L. "Jerry" Cook
St. David - Jerry Cook, 82, of St. David, passed away at 1:24 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born on January 20, 1938 in Canton to Cecil and Ann (Wicevich) Cook. Jerry married Linda Allen on July 2, 1960 in St. David. She survives along with two children; Jennifer Cook of Peoria and William "Bill" Cook of Macomb, one sister Sue (Rod) Murphy of Canton, two brother-in-law's; Ira (Karen) Allen of Bend, OR and Warren (Kay) Allen of Hebron, OH, two nephews, three great-nephews, one great-niece and several cousins.
Jerry worked at Caterpillar as a construction mill wright in building HH in East Peoria for 30 years retiring in 1986. He was an Army veteran serving from 1961-1963 in Germany with the special weapons unit. Jerry was a Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed woodworking, leather tooling, oil painting and ceramics.
Jerry's wishes were to be cremated and not to have any visitation or services. A burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Memorials can be made to either Buckheart Fire and Rescue or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Sharon (Nebergall) Bosserman wrote on Oct 28, 2020:

"Linda, Jenny, and Bill: My sympathies! Jerry will definitely be missed by many. Good memories of playing volleyball with Jerry and Linda! Prayers for comfort! Sharon"

Susan Marino wrote on Oct 25, 2020:

"Jerry was a good man....you knew you had said something really funny if you got Jerry to chuckle . Linda, my mom and dad loved bowling with you guys . Linda, Jennifer and Bill, I?m so very sorry for your loss. "

Juanita Reader wrote on Oct 24, 2020:

"I'm so sorry for your loss. May memories help you in this difficult time. Praying for comfort for all of you. Juanita Reader"

Fred Williams wrote on Oct 24, 2020:

"My deepest thoughts and prayer go out to the Cook family "

Kelly Jones Rendleman wrote on Oct 23, 2020:

"So sorry to hear this. He was a kind man. Prayer of peace and comfort to Linda, Bill, Jennifer and family. "

Jeanine CollinsLund wrote on Oct 23, 2020:

"I am so sorry for Linda, and the family, I have known Jerry and Linda, and family all my life since I was a child, I can't get over it! Wow! Bill, and Jennifer and Linda, you guy's are in my thoughts and prayers! So sorry to hear this! And so sorry for your loss! Take care of each other! "

Janet Edmonds wrote on Oct 23, 2020:

"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May fond memories and God?s loving words carry you through and beyond such a tremendous loss to the family. Isaiah 57:15"

Robert and Cathy Mulligan wrote on Oct 22, 2020:

"I?m shocked to read this!! Jerry was the funniest man. Had a lot of fun times at the grade school playing volleyball with him. May GOD wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort during this difficult time?"

Angie Haase wrote on Oct 22, 2020:

"Bill, I am sending my deepest condolences and much love to you and to your family. I am so sorry for your loss."

marc cook wrote on Oct 22, 2020:

"I'm sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I always had the most respect for Jerry and Uncle Cecil. "

Lura Neel wrote on Oct 22, 2020:

"My condolences to the entire family. Jerry was a wonderful man (even if he was a Cub fan) In St. David, Illinois, you were either a Cub or Cardinal fan. We respected each others love for our favorite teams though. The Cook family were one of the finest I have ever known. The kids were so respectful and kind, Just like Ann and Cecil (whom I loved dearly) I pray the family will find peace in knowing that love transcends time and space. Rest in Peace, Jerry May you rest in peace, Jerry "