Ronald George Cooper, age 85, of Brookville, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 23, 1936, in Bromley, KY to William and Marie Gardner Cooper. After graduating from Brookville High School, Ron served his country in the United States Army. On July 2, 1960, he married the love of his life, Barbara Meyer, at St. Michael Catholic Church. Ron operated Cooper Service Station in Brookville for several years. He was also employed by Franklin Casket and Owens Corning up to his retirement in 2001.
During Ron’s life he was always involved in his community. He was a lifelong member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and was always involved during their festivals running the chicken fryers. He loved high school athletics and was a score keeper for Franklin County for over 30 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader, youth baseball coach, member of Knights of Columbus and founder of the Greyhound Booster Club. Ron was a proud member of Brookville Volunteer Fire Department, serving an honorable 53 years to his community. On October 13, 2007, Ron was the proud recipient of The Alfred C. Brown Humanitarian Award. Above all of Ron’s awards and accomplishments in life, his greatest achievement was a father of four children.
During Ron’s spare time he enjoyed collecting coins, gardening, and socializing with his breakfast club. His biggest enjoyment was spending time with his family and the many, many friends he acquired during his life. Ron loved his grandchildren dearly and enjoyed the opportunity to support them in sporting events and all their activities.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Barbara Cooper, four children: daughter Kathy (Marty) Orschell of Brookville, son, Scott (Susan) Cooper of Liberty, son, Phil Deanna) Cooper of Brookville, daughter, Heidi (Glen) Reece of Brookville; grandchildren Derik Orschell, Abby Orschell, Lyndsay Smiley, Craig Robinson, Haylee Cooper, Jessica Dixon, Jerrod Cooper, Zachary Reece, Alicia Reece along with 14 great-grandchildren and brother James Cooper of Fairfield, Ohio.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents William and Marie Cooper and great-grandson, Landyn Smiley.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home 929 N. Main St. Brookville, IN 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with Rosary at 1:30 pm. A Mass Christian Burial will take place Monday, March 7, 2022, 10:00 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church with Fr. Vincent Lampert officiating. Burial will follow service at St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be directed to Brookville Volunteer Fire Department or St. Michael Church Capital Campaign.
For more information, send condolences, or to sign the online guestbook go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ron Cooper.