Robert D. “Bob” Cooper (age 77)

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Robert D. “Bob” Cooper, age 77 of DuBois, PA died Friday, April 14, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Born on April 24, 1945, he was the son of the late Arnold and Dorothy (Slaven) Cooper.
 

Bob graduated from the DuBois Area High School Class of 1963.
 

He enlisted in the United State Navy in 1965 and served two terms from 1967 and 1968 in Danang Vietnam.

On June 14, 1969 he married Pamela Jean Spicher in DuBois, PA.

Bob worked for Penn Flavor Seal, Jeffers Electronic and McDowell Manufacturing all in DuBois, PA, and N.N. Moss Furniture Store in Greenville, PA. He then started his career as an agent for the Prudential Insurance Company in 1972, was first promoted to Sales Manager in the Grove City office in 1974 and then to Sales Manager in the Brookville office where he remained until his retirement in 1988.

Bob attended Roseville Independent Church in Brookville, PA.

His many hobbies included hunting, fishing, fly tying, woodworking and wood carving.

Bob was a volunteer fireman for the Third Ward Hose Company from 1963 – 1969. He was a charter member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Grove City, PA, a member of the Brookville Honor Guard, Post 17 American Legion DuBois, and the Hormtown Rifle and Pistol Club. He was a life member, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, National Rifle Association and the Sigel Sportsman’s Club.

Bob had a positive attitude and a good sense of humor. His faith made him a champion fighter even after 35 years of significant health issues. He never met a stranger, and had a tender and kind soul. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Bob loved his family and his Lord Jesus Christ.

He is survived by his wife, two sons (Arnold (Denise) Cooper and Brian (Kelley) Cooper, and four grandchildren (Zachary, Justin, Jayna and Noah Cooper).

Bob was preceded in death by two brothers William and Gregory Cooper.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 2 PM – 4 PM & 6  PM – 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11 AM from the funeral home with Pastor James Fillhart officiating.

Interment will take place in Morningside Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.          

Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans @DAV.org.

Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence