"Gabriel was so very special to the Jackson Family. I watched my daughter and Gabe grow up together and they were the best of friends. We will miss him. Dr. Karen Jackson"
In loving memory of
Gabriel Cooper
July 21, 1983 - May 10, 2022
Cooper, Gabriel "Gabe", age 38, of St. Michael, MN, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2022. Gabe was born on July 21, 1983 to Albert and Sandra Cooper in Milwaukee, WI. Gabe learned about Jesus Christ at a very early age, while attending church services, Sunday school and other youth activities at New Covenant Church. Gabe was baptized at Christian Faith Fellowship Church at the age of 12. After graduating high school in 2001, he attended college at UW-Whitewater, where he met the love of his life, Heather. Gabe and Heather were married December 14, 2009, in Milwaukee. They welcomed two beautiful children, DeAvion Renae (age 18) and Zaeden Gabriel Chad Cooper Jr. (age 12). Gabe went on to graduate from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from Milwaukee School of Engineering. After several years living in Milwaukee, they relocated to the Twin Cities area where Gabe worked for Dominium, Inc. as a Service Desk Manager. When Gabe was not spending time with his family, or watching his kids play sports, he was watching sports on the television. He also enjoyed listening to music and podcasts. He loved buying baseball hats to support his favorite sports teams. Gabe was a true Wisconsin sports fan. He took pride in wearing them while living in rivalry territory.
Gabe is survived by his wife of 12 years (best friend for 20 years), Heather; daughter, DeAvion; son, Zaeden; Father, Albert Cooper; Brothers, Previn Mosley, Albert (Sharon) Cooper Jr., Sean (Kimberlie) Cooper; mother-in-law, Kay Clemo; Sister-In-Law Amanda (Nick) Juneski; nieces and nephews, Roberta (Chad) Miller, Zakiya Cooper, Courtney Clemo, Jahmari (Lauren) Cooper, Krystin Clemo, Evelyn Juneski, Sydney Cooper, Symone Cooper, Isaiah Juneski, Shandra Cooper, Adeline Juneski; and 5 great nieces and one great nephew. Many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Gabe is preceded in death by his beloved Mother, Sandra Cooper; four grandparents, one aunt, and three uncles.
A special thank you to all of the medical staff at the Buffalo Hospital and Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Gabe's celebration of life will be at New Covenant Baptist Church on June 4th @ 1:00 pm. Please come ready to celebrate. New Covenant Baptist Church is located at 2315 N. 38th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210.
Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the family at this time.
308 Edgewood Dr. SE
St. Michael, MN 55376