William Cook

April 21, 2014

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William Robert Cook, 92, passed away April 21, 2014 at Ramsey Village Care Center.

William was born August 27, 1921 to Bernard and Verle (Barnett) Cook. He was an incredibly hard worker his entire life. He owned Elson Builders in Chicago, Illinois, a commercial construction business. It was his passion and he would still be working today if an injury hadn’t sidelined him when he was 84 years old. His family was important to him and he cared deeply for their wellbeing and he enjoyed the classic style of older cars.

He is survived by his sisters: Bessie Carlene Cook and Doris Marie Cook, both of Dallas Center, IA and cousins: Don (Deloris) Applegate, Jean (Walter) Gilbert, and Dan Applegate, all of Earlham, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Weldon (Ruth) Cook.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Earlham Friends Church, 115 NE 2nd Street in Earlham, IA. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will take place at Bear Creek Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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