Jerry Cook, 82, of St. David, passed away at 1:24 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on January 20, 1938 in Canton to Cecil and Ann (Wicevich) Cook. Jerry married Linda Allen on July 2, 1960 in St. David. She survives along with two children; Jennifer Cook of Peoria and William “Bill” Cook of Macomb, one sister Sue (Rod) Murphy of Canton, two brother-in-law’s; Ira (Karen) Allen of Bend, OR and Warren (Kay) Allen of Hebron, OH, two nephews, three great-nephews, one great-niece and several cousins.
Jerry worked at Caterpillar as a construction mill wright in building HH in East Peoria for 30 years retiring in 1986. He was an Army veteran serving from 1961-1963 in Germany with the special weapons unit. Jerry was a Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed woodworking, leather tooling, oil painting and ceramics.
Jerry’s wishes were to be cremated and not to have any visitation or services. A burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Memorials can be made to either Buckheart Fire and Rescue or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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