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The Loss of a True Gentleman

Life long rancher, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,and friend, Jack Lawrence Cooper passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 surrounded by his family.

The oldest of five children, Jack was born to Frank and Anna (Shogren) Cooper on September 12, 1917. He was raised on his family’s homestead and received his education at Willow Creek High School. On October 30, 1948, Jack married Phyllis Georgiana Garcelon in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. Together they raised three children, Bob, Mark and Lois.

Jack remained on his family's ranch throughout his life. He bought his father's small dairy farm and built it into a nationally recognized cattle operation. Jack and Phyllis' association with the cattle industry brought many wonderful people into their lives who eventually became life long friends. Many memories were made drinking coffee and eating cookies around their kitchen table. You could always find a card game going on in their home with family and friends. One of Jack's greatest enjoyments was driving around the ranch looking at cattle in Mark's 1971 Ford pick-up, "Old Blue". If anyone needed to find him they just looked for the dinged up pick-up meandering through the fields.

A charismatic man who led by example, Jack's quiet nature and loving arms touched many people throughout his life. He was a man with a firm handshake, a tender heart, and a contagious smile. Known by many as a prankster, Jack loved telling stories and was quick to laugh at himself and his past. He loved his family very much and remained in close contact with them and his many close friends throughout his life.

Jack was a very gentle and honorable man. He embraced death as he graced life - with a smile. We will treasure the many memories he has given us. He will be greatly missed.

Please click on the link below to view photos from Jack's life.