Duane Wilfred Cook
February 21, 1933 - February 04, 2014
Obituary
MIDDLETON- Duane W. Cook, age 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. He was born on March 21, 1933, in Madison to Frank and Ethel Cook. He married Cordella “Corky” Breunig on July 17, 1954, in Middleton where they raised their family. Duane had a tremendous love for competitive sports. He carried that passion through Madison Central High School and into adulthood playing baseball and softball until he was 50 plus years old. Duane enjoyed coaching his three sons youth baseball teams. Later in life, he spent precious time with his grandchildren and loved attending their sports and school activities. Duane served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. His employment career was mainly in the lumber and home improvement industry.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years; four children, Wayne (Colleen Hagler), Bob (Jane), Mike (Darlene), and Kristi Hunt; nine grandchildren, Chet, Colin, Janna (Tim) Allen, Jayme (Deana Ziemendorf), Cole (Jehvana), Courtney (Robert) LaSavage, Cayla, Andre and Tyler Hunt; great-grandchildren, Dacoda, Dalanie, Kelby and Braxton; brother, Don (Bernie); sisters, Lola Welke, Delila (Gary) Stolen, and Ester Horsted; brothers and sisters in-law, Ann Wipperfurth, Stella (Richard)Dresen, Stan (Maryann), Phillip (Pat), Roger Brumm, Pat (Ron) Paska, Butch, Mary (Chuck Olson) and Al (Diann); and many nieces and nephews. Duane was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Clarence and Bernice Breunig; brothers, Leon Horsted, Leroy Cook, and Marlin Cook; brothers in-law, Joe Welke and Al Wipperfurth; sister in-law, Phyllis Brumm; and niece, Beth Breunig.
Memorial services will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Sat Feb 15, 2014 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Service
Sat Feb 15, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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stacy carlson
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You will always be in our memories.
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Ann Bass
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It was so nice of you and Corky to come to Kasey's baseball game in Middleton last summer. I always enjoyed talking sports with you, as well as your sense of humor. Rest in peace.
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Mike Adler
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Dear Family: Greta and I will always remember Duane's, or as I called him "Cookie" when you lived next to my Grandma and Grandpa Simon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cook Family.
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Bob Richardson
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My condolences to the entire family. I sure am going to miss chatting with Cookie before the MHT home games!
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Kathy Farrell
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire Cook family. I am so sad to hear about Duane passing away. Duane was such a special guy to me. From the days when my son was a baby, there he would be on Duane's lap watching the news when I came to pick him up from Corky's daycare, to visiting with him during the Home Talent games every summer, where that same son is now 25 years old and playing on the field. We would joke and laugh together and Duane would always have nice things to say about the team. I will truly miss him.
Kathy Farrell <3
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Carol Menz
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Duane was a great man! I worked with him at Fish Building Supply for 10 years, and he was always so much fun to be around! Full of mischief and always had a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Carol (Carpenter) Menz