Birth date: May 23, 1953 Death date: Jan 31, 2015
Michael "Coop" Eugene Cooper, 61, of Centerville died Saturday, January 31, 2015. Coop was born May 23, 1953 in Webster City, Iowa to Paul & Janet (Nichols) Cooper. He received his education from Centerville High School graduating Read Obituary
Mike and I went to UNI together and we had a lot of great times in Cedar Falls. Coop was the guy you could always bank on for support. He was there whenever I needed him. What a loss for mankind! Prayers are being offered for Coop, his family and friends. Rest in peace Coop. Gary Brown
Mike was college buddy. A great guy! He was always there for you. He was a proud man and a man of character. John Schreurs
I knew Mike through my brothers and always was a good time when I seen mike.He will be missed .
Coop was roommate of mine at UNI for his final year. It is interesting to read all the comments and the listen to the news articles. It was the same Coop that i knew back then. He had not changed. You just could not 'not like' Coop. There was also not a prouder or more loyal citizen of Centerville. He loved where he came from and the people there. The last time i saw Coop was a few years ago at an Iowa football game, i was able to introduce him to my son who was like 23 at the time. My son met the man for one day. When i told him that Coop had passed away, he responded..'Not Coop!' You simply did not forget the man that all knew as 'Coop', My condolences to all his family and friends. You do not get to many Mike Cooper's in your life. I am grateful to have known him. God Bless. John Marshall Topeka Kansas
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time - You're in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers
Prayers go out to Mike's family and friends, but especially to Cole. The one thing you will never have to question is how proud your dad was of you! May the happy memories of your dad provide you comfort. He will be missed! Paul, Lindsey, Kyler and Emersyn Pettibone
Thoughts and prayers to Mike and his entire family . Such incredible and fond memories of attending Sunset Heights Elementary school back in the late 50's . Rest in Peace my friend . Randy Dickerson
Played lots of softball back in the 70's and early 80's and drank a few beers between games. Coop kept us motivated and laughing even when we were getting clobbered. Cannot think of anyone who did not like him. If you hung around Centerville much the last 40 years or so you had to run across him. He belongs in every hall of fame I can think of. Coop you brought positive into a sometimes not so positive world. God Bless you and give your family and friends comfort, you gave many of us lots of great memories.
