Robert Cooke

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:18PM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Monday, November 18th, 2013

Robert Cooke

Robert E. "Bob" Cooke, 75, passed away Nov. 14, 2013, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born March 12, 1938, in Berkshire, to Carlton and Nola (Daniels) Cooke. He married his wife of nearly 57 years, Patricia A. "Pat" Heineman on Dec. 24, 1956. She survives in Delaware.

Also surviving are his children, Dianne Cooke, Marion, Debbie (Mick) Coleman, Arizona, Vicki Wise, Ostrander, Robert Jr. (Judy) Cooke, Florida; Randi Cooke, Delaware, Cheryl (Brian) Hogenkamp, Coldwater, Cindi (Jerry) Post, Orient, Sandi (Shane) Smith, South Carolina, Chris (Lisa) Cooke, Delaware, Greg Cooke, Tennessee, and Corey (Mindy) Cooke, Delaware; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Bill (Angie) Cooke and Dick Cooke; and a sister, Debra Lou Cimino.

He was preceded in death by one grandchild and a sister, Pam Dart.

He attended Willis High School, Delaware, and graduated from American School. He worked for many years at Kroger in Delaware and retired from Food World in Columbus. He was a member of Warrensburg United Methodist Church and Delaware Eagles #376. He was a long-time supporter and volunteer with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4-H programs.

Services were held Nov. 18 at Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, Delaware, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware.

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