Donald R. Cooper | Free Press Standard

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Donald R. Cooper, 91, of Carrollton, passed away at his home Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Son of the late Russell D. and Arlene (Thomas) Cooper, he was born Oct. 28, 1931, in Canton, Ohio.

Don worked as a police officer for the Carrollton Police Department for 21 years, where he was affectionately known as Coop the Cop, until his retirement in 1993. He was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Chapel, and loved to play sports. playing cards, gardening, and volunteering at the Senior Center. Don was known for his love of food, never skipping a meal, and always reaching for 2nd and 3rd helpings, especially for ice cream and pie. His deepest love was for his family. He is a devoted family man who values ​​his beloved large family above all else.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy (Wickersham), whom he married on August 15, 1953; son, Donald (Theresa) Cooper; two daughters, Deborah (James) Nichols and Denise Patterson; son-in-law Ronald Horne; ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death along with his parents, his daughter, Diane Horne; son-in-law Larry Patterson; and two sisters, Nancy Hagmair and Darlie Sawyer.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Chapel in Minerva.

Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Dodds Funeral Home assisted the family with services.

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