Ralph L. Cooke,
72, of Elizabethtown PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2020
in Middletown PA. He was born May 7, 1948 in Danville PA the son of the
late Donald K. and Mary Ellen Herman Cooke.
Ralph graduated
from Middletown Area High School.
He loved his
country and served faithfully in the United States Army National Guard for
41 years from 1967-2008 as an aircraft mechanic.
He enjoyed working
part-time at Germak Electrical in Middletown for the last 10 years.
Ralph was a
lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. He was also a lifetime
member of the Friendship Fire Company Social Club in Lebanon PA.
He loved fishing
and hunting. He will be remembered as a selfless, caring man who would lend
a helping hand to anyone who needed help and certainly was a jack of all
trades. A tenderhearted, kind soul, Ralph was loved and befriended by many,
and he will be deeply missed. Most of all, Ralph adored his family
including his daughter and granddaughter who were the core of his life and
meant more to him than anything else.
He is survived by
one daughter, Hope L. Cooke and one granddaughter, Kaylee M. Phillips; both
of Lykens PA as well as one granddaughter who is expected in February. Also
surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Ralph was preceded
in death by three brothers; Thomas D. Cooke, John E. Cooke and Frederick A.
Cooke.
Relatives
and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service to be held on Tuesday,
October 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Straub’s Lutheran Church Cemetery 639 Frosty
Valley Road Danville PA with Pastor Greg Molter officiating. Military rites
will be accorded by the American Legion Post 40 Danville PA. Friends will be
received on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Visneski
Funeral Home, Inc. 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA. The family will
provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post
40 425 Northumberland Street Danville PA 17821.
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