Harvey L. Cook

1933   - 2024

 

     Harvey L. Cook, 91, of Keokuk, IA died on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

     He was born on January 24, 1933 in Keokuk the son of Harvey Reno and Iceal Hurd Cook.

     In 1955 on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, Harvey wed Margaret Rose Weyand at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Keokuk. Margaret is the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Weier Weyand.  They were lifelong residents of Keokuk.

     Harvey proudly served in the Iowa National Guard for nine years.

     He had been employed at Hubinger/Roquette for forty-four years, until his retirement in 1994.

     He was a member of All Saints Parish in Keokuk and led the rosary for many years.  He was also a member of the NRA and the Keokuk Moose Lodge.

     Harvey had many favorite past-times. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and an excellent shot in trap shooting.  He loved to mow with his Husqvarna and also enjoyed four-wheeling and metal detecting.    Harvey was a good bowler and bowled on the Hubinger team.  He also enjoyed Bingo calling.  Harvey and his wife Margaret often went square dancing with the Frontier Whirlers in Nauvoo.  Harvey loved spending time with his grandchildren and they loved playing paintball together.  Harvey went all out to make this an awesome game for his grandchildren.  He made his own paint ball course and made all the padded clothing for the game.

     He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret of Keokuk, six children, Anthony “Tony” (Diana) Cook, Christopher (Debbie) Cook, Dennis Cook (Bev Noble #7), Bridget (Donnie) Worster and  Laura Newlon all of Keokuk and  Margaret “Peggy” (John) Smith of Centerville, IA .  Also surviving are his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one brother, Jerry Cook of Florida and many other relatives.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters and one grandson, Nathan Cook.    

     Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Friday, August 16 at All Saints Parish in Keokuk with Father Hai Dinh officiating.  Burial with military rites will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.

     Visitation will be held after 1 p.m., Thursday, August 15 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends from 6 – 8 p.m.  A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.

     Memorials may made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com