Cook, Gene

Gene Cook, 87, of Scotch Grove, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at his residence, where he had lived his entire life. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church in Monticello, where a funeral service will commence at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be at a later date in Wayne Zion Cemetery. The Rev. Ellery Dykeman will officiate. Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello is assisting the family.

Gene was born May 4, 1926, in Scotch Grove, Iowa, the son of Howard and Alta (Glenn) Cook. He graduated from Anamosa High School with the class of 1944. On Nov. 28, 1948, he married Betty Michel at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Together they farmed near Scotch Grove until retiring in 1991. The day after retiring from farming he began working at the Jones County Landfill near their home. His last day at work was last Monday, July 8.

Gene was an avid fan of the Hawkeyes, Cubs, Bears and NASCAR. His last night he watched the Cubs shutout the Cardinals! He loved to play cards and go to the casinos. His passion and interests were always in farming.

He is survived by his children, Linda (Ted) Williams of Mount Vernon, Mike (Marita) Cook of Thompson, Carolyn (Bill) Lutz of Ames, Julie (Dennis) Weers of Anamosa and Rick (Susan) Cook of Monticello; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren with another on the way; and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 2008; and three brothers, Merlin, Galen and Leo Cook.

We, Gene's family, would like to thank the staff of Jones Regional Medical Center Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Department, especially Kim and Theresa, for their years of special attention and care. We would also like to thank the Wayne Zion community for always remembering Dad.

Memorials are preferred.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Published July 15, 2013 in The Gazette