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Gerald Cooper

Birth	:	15 Feb 1930 Marysville, Marshall County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	25 Dec 2018 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Marysville Cemetery, Marysville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8541985, -96.6358032
Description	:	Gerald was the son of Joseph and Hazel Dobkins Cooper. He rode his horse to a one room schoolhouse, graduated from Marysville High School in 1948 and attended the University of Kansas. Gerald served our country in the US Navy and upon his honorable discharge was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He began his career as a lineman in Manhattan, moved to Lawrence where he was a switchman, and eventually to Topeka when he served in the engineering department. Gerald’s invention of a switching relay was put to use by the company. He served Southwestern Bell for 42 years... Read More	Gerald was the son of Joseph and Hazel Dobkins Cooper. He rode his horse to a one room schoolhouse, graduated from Marysville High School in 1948 and attended the University of Kansas. Gerald served our country in the US Navy and upon his honorable discharge was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He began his career as a lineman in Manhattan, moved to Lawrence where he was a switchman, and eventually to Topeka when he served in the engineering department. Gerald’s invention of a switching relay was put to use by the company. He served Southwestern Bell for 42 years before retiring. On July 2, 1955, Gerald and Marilyn Haxton were united in marriage, enjoying 63 years together. Gerald was a member of Highland Heights Christian Church, Masonic Lodge No. 17, Topeka, American Legion Post No. 1 and was past president of the Sertoma Club. Gerald loved to fish. He enjoyed traveling abroad and computer technology. He loved his family and spending time with them. Grateful to have shared his life are his wife, Marilyn; his sons, Jerry Cooper, Greg Cooper (Jody) and Michael Cooper (Karolin); grandchildren, Jason Cooper, Christopher Cooper, John Cooper, Erick Cooper, Alex Cooper, Cody Cooper and Ellyn Cooper; great-grandchildren, Lilla Cooper and Jack Cooper; and his twin sister, Geraldine Robbins. He was preceded by his sisters, Donna Matt and Kathleen Cosman and two brothers who died in infancy.

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Where is Gerald Cooper's memorial?
Gerald Cooper's memorial is located at: Marysville Cemetery, Marysville, Marshall County, USA.
When did Gerald Cooper death?
Gerald Cooper death on 25 Dec 2018 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald Cooper's memorial?
Latitude: 39.8541985
Longitude: -96.6358032

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Roy “Joe” Cooper

(1900 - 1963)

Hazel Marie Dobkins Cooper

(1900 - 1999)

Siblings

Roy Dale Cooper

(1923 - 1925)

Donna Jean Cooper Matt

(1926 - 1993)

Leland Gare Cooper

(1936 - 1937)

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