PETOSKEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Robert Paul. Cook, was born in Pontiac, MI to Walter and Isadore (VanGilder) Cook. The family moved to the Charlevoix area when he was two and then on to Petoskey where he attended school, ran track, played intramural basketball and was on the football team, graduating from Petoskey High School with the class of 1964.
He served his country from August 1965 until January 1969 in the Air Force, reaching the rank of Sargent. His last assignment was at Kincheloe Air Force Base at Kinross, Michigan with the 2177th Communication Squadron.
From 1971 to 1993, he served with pride on the Petoskey Fire Department. He was an EMT, taught First Aid and CPR. He valued all the men who were his brothers on the Department and still delighted in visiting with them any time he could.
He started his love of electronics at an early age. He was mentored by his teacher Bill Steffens at Petoskey Schools where he won a State Award for a lamp he made. He learned more while in the Air Force working on Ground Radio Communications. He would always try to see the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels, if he was anywhere near an air show. After years of studying Morse Code and testing through all the levels of Armature Radio, he reached his Extra Class License, joined the Quarter Century Club and tried to go to several H.A.M. Radio HAMFESTs every year. He enjoyed his time on the radio talking with his H.A.M. buddies Dick, Rick, Ken, Jim and many others. After 40 years, N8IZF has signed off for the last time and is now a Silent Key.
He got involved in helping with BMX bike racing and off-road motorcycling. Many happy Sundays were spent with the Page and Hansen families at the Hansen cabin riding those bikes and trying to outdo each other. He enjoyed the water and the many summers spent at his in-laws at their Walloon Lake home. He finally did get up on waterskies after being dragged him around the Lake a few times.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
"Family card games of Cribbage, Pinochle, Euchre, 31 were never turned down: he played to win, but played for the fun of it and didn’t take it too seriously. He was well known in the family for his silly, dumb jokes, which weren’t always appreciated, but will be missed. His children remember his love of M&M’s , Diet Caffeine Free Pepsi, peanut butter and ketchup sandwiches, Star Trek, chocolate covered cherries, a good burger or steak on the grill – only slightly warm and chocolate shakes from the DQ!"
"The grandchildren were very dear to his heart and he was proud to be their Papa and Grandpa. He just wished that they lived closer so he could see them more and enjoy their company. He was looking forward to the next grand baby in January 2014."
"He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Isadore Cook, his sisters Norma June Silkowski and Lorraine Wilson and husband George, brothers Francis (Bud) Cook and William (Bill) Cook. Also his mother and father-in-law Jack and Irene Mock, and brother-in-law, Randy Mock.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, his children, his siblings, and many more.
Note: The obituary in its entirety is available on-line at Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical Web Site; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
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Robert Paul. Cook, was born in Pontiac, MI to Walter and Isadore (VanGilder) Cook. The family moved to the Charlevoix area when he was two and then on to Petoskey where he attended school, ran track, played intramural basketball and was on the football team, graduating from Petoskey High School with the class of 1964.
He served his country from August 1965 until January 1969 in the Air Force, reaching the rank of Sargent. His last assignment was at Kincheloe Air Force Base at Kinross, Michigan with the 2177th Communication Squadron.
From 1971 to 1993, he served with pride on the Petoskey Fire Department. He was an EMT, taught First Aid and CPR. He valued all the men who were his brothers on the Department and still delighted in visiting with them any time he could.
He started his love of electronics at an early age. He was mentored by his teacher Bill Steffens at Petoskey Schools where he won a State Award for a lamp he made. He learned more while in the Air Force working on Ground Radio Communications. He would always try to see the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels, if he was anywhere near an air show. After years of studying Morse Code and testing through all the levels of Armature Radio, he reached his Extra Class License, joined the Quarter Century Club and tried to go to several H.A.M. Radio HAMFESTs every year. He enjoyed his time on the radio talking with his H.A.M. buddies Dick, Rick, Ken, Jim and many others. After 40 years, N8IZF has signed off for the last time and is now a Silent Key.
He got involved in helping with BMX bike racing and off-road motorcycling. Many happy Sundays were spent with the Page and Hansen families at the Hansen cabin riding those bikes and trying to outdo each other. He enjoyed the water and the many summers spent at his in-laws at their Walloon Lake home. He finally did get up on waterskies after being dragged him around the Lake a few times.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
"Family card games of Cribbage, Pinochle, Euchre, 31 were never turned down: he played to win, but played for the fun of it and didn’t take it too seriously. He was well known in the family for his silly, dumb jokes, which weren’t always appreciated, but will be missed. His children remember his love of M&M’s , Diet Caffeine Free Pepsi, peanut butter and ketchup sandwiches, Star Trek, chocolate covered cherries, a good burger or steak on the grill – only slightly warm and chocolate shakes from the DQ!"
"The grandchildren were very dear to his heart and he was proud to be their Papa and Grandpa. He just wished that they lived closer so he could see them more and enjoy their company. He was looking forward to the next grand baby in January 2014."
"He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Isadore Cook, his sisters Norma June Silkowski and Lorraine Wilson and husband George, brothers Francis (Bud) Cook and William (Bill) Cook. Also his mother and father-in-law Jack and Irene Mock, and brother-in-law, Randy Mock.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, his children, his siblings, and many more.
Note: The obituary in its entirety is available on-line at Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical Web Site; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
PETOSKEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Robert Paul. Cook, was born in Pontiac, MI to Walter and Isadore (VanGilder) Cook. The family moved to the Charlevoix area when he was two and then on to Petoskey where he attended school, ran track, played intramural basketball and was on the football team, graduating from Petoskey High School with the class of 1964.
He served his country from August 1965 until January 1969 in the Air Force, reaching the rank of Sargent. His last assignment was at Kincheloe Air Force Base at Kinross, Michigan with the 2177th Communication Squadron.
From 1971 to 1993, he served with pride on the Petoskey Fire Department. He was an EMT, taught First Aid and CPR. He valued all the men who were his brothers on the Department and still delighted in visiting with them any time he could.
He started his love of electronics at an early age. He was mentored by his teacher Bill Steffens at Petoskey Schools where he won a State Award for a lamp he made. He learned more while in the Air Force working on Ground Radio Communications. He would always try to see the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels, if he was anywhere near an air show. After years of studying Morse Code and testing through all the levels of Armature Radio, he reached his Extra Class License, joined the Quarter Century Club and tried to go to several H.A.M. Radio HAMFESTs every year. He enjoyed his time on the radio talking with his H.A.M. buddies Dick, Rick, Ken, Jim and many others. After 40 years, N8IZF has signed off for the last time and is now a Silent Key.
He got involved in helping with BMX bike racing and off-road motorcycling. Many happy Sundays were spent with the Page and Hansen families at the Hansen cabin riding those bikes and trying to outdo each other. He enjoyed the water and the many summers spent at his in-laws at their Walloon Lake home. He finally did get up on waterskies after being dragged him around the Lake a few times.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
"Family card games of Cribbage, Pinochle, Euchre, 31 were never turned down: he played to win, but played for the fun of it and didn’t take it too seriously. He was well known in the family for his silly, dumb jokes, which weren’t always appreciated, but will be missed. His children remember his love of M&M’s , Diet Caffeine Free Pepsi, peanut butter and ketchup sandwiches, Star Trek, chocolate covered cherries, a good burger or steak on the grill – only slightly warm and chocolate shakes from the DQ!"
"The grandchildren were very dear to his heart and he was proud to be their Papa and Grandpa. He just wished that they lived closer so he could see them more and enjoy their company. He was looking forward to the next grand baby in January 2014."
"He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Isadore Cook, his sisters Norma June Silkowski and Lorraine Wilson and husband George, brothers Francis (Bud) Cook and William (Bill) Cook. Also his mother and father-in-law Jack and Irene Mock, and brother-in-law, Randy Mock.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, his children, his siblings, and many more.
Note: The obituary in its entirety is available on-line at Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical Web Site; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
_________________________________
Robert Paul. Cook, was born in Pontiac, MI to Walter and Isadore (VanGilder) Cook. The family moved to the Charlevoix area when he was two and then on to Petoskey where he attended school, ran track, played intramural basketball and was on the football team, graduating from Petoskey High School with the class of 1964.
He served his country from August 1965 until January 1969 in the Air Force, reaching the rank of Sargent. His last assignment was at Kincheloe Air Force Base at Kinross, Michigan with the 2177th Communication Squadron.
From 1971 to 1993, he served with pride on the Petoskey Fire Department. He was an EMT, taught First Aid and CPR. He valued all the men who were his brothers on the Department and still delighted in visiting with them any time he could.
He started his love of electronics at an early age. He was mentored by his teacher Bill Steffens at Petoskey Schools where he won a State Award for a lamp he made. He learned more while in the Air Force working on Ground Radio Communications. He would always try to see the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels, if he was anywhere near an air show. After years of studying Morse Code and testing through all the levels of Armature Radio, he reached his Extra Class License, joined the Quarter Century Club and tried to go to several H.A.M. Radio HAMFESTs every year. He enjoyed his time on the radio talking with his H.A.M. buddies Dick, Rick, Ken, Jim and many others. After 40 years, N8IZF has signed off for the last time and is now a Silent Key.
He got involved in helping with BMX bike racing and off-road motorcycling. Many happy Sundays were spent with the Page and Hansen families at the Hansen cabin riding those bikes and trying to outdo each other. He enjoyed the water and the many summers spent at his in-laws at their Walloon Lake home. He finally did get up on waterskies after being dragged him around the Lake a few times.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
"Family card games of Cribbage, Pinochle, Euchre, 31 were never turned down: he played to win, but played for the fun of it and didn’t take it too seriously. He was well known in the family for his silly, dumb jokes, which weren’t always appreciated, but will be missed. His children remember his love of M&M’s , Diet Caffeine Free Pepsi, peanut butter and ketchup sandwiches, Star Trek, chocolate covered cherries, a good burger or steak on the grill – only slightly warm and chocolate shakes from the DQ!"
"The grandchildren were very dear to his heart and he was proud to be their Papa and Grandpa. He just wished that they lived closer so he could see them more and enjoy their company. He was looking forward to the next grand baby in January 2014."
"He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Isadore Cook, his sisters Norma June Silkowski and Lorraine Wilson and husband George, brothers Francis (Bud) Cook and William (Bill) Cook. Also his mother and father-in-law Jack and Irene Mock, and brother-in-law, Randy Mock.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, his children, his siblings, and many more.
Note: The obituary in its entirety is available on-line at Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical Web Site; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
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