Dennis Cooper
Bethalto |
Dennis Cooper, 73, passed away at 6:51 pm Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home under the care of BJC Hospice.
He was born June 12, 1943 in Sturdivant, MO, the son of the late Howard & Georgia (Walker) Cooper.
He married Sandra “Sandi” L. (Clapp) on July 20, 1963 at the Cottage Hills Baptist Church. She passed away on April 20, 2015.
Dennis and his wife were owner/operators of Geno’s 140 Club in Bethalto from June 20, 1983 until his passing. He was a past president of the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association for 6 years. He enjoyed traveling, seeing friends and spending time with his family.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Cord and Kelly Cooper and Shane and Stacy Cooper all of Bethalto; five grandchildren, Meaghan Kearbey and her husband, Chris, Caitlyn, Jordan, Dylan and Wyatt Cooper; five great grandchildren, Landon, Logan, Clayton, Machayla and McKenna; two brothers and sister-in-law, Garry & Rose Cooper of Cottage Hills and Dawson “DM” Cooper and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, Jerrold, David and Michael Cooper and one sister-in-law, Shirley Cooper.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor John Lile officiating.
Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
