In Memory Of
Michael H. Cooper
1929
2020
Michael H. Cooper
December 12, 1929 — November 7, 2020
Michael H. Cooper, age 90, of Dayton, passed away November 7, 2020 after a brief illness.
He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, born on December 12, 1929 to the late Robert E. Sr. and Cecilia M. (Hemleben) Cooper. He grew up on Bruce Avenue and went to Chaminade High School Class of '48. He graduated in Accounting from the University of Dayton in 1952, then served in the Army during the Korean War. After his discharge, he went on to Xavier University to receive his MBA in 1956 and began working at DP&L. On June 6, 1964, Michael married Caroline (Bueker), his bride of 51 years. In 1986, he retired from DP&L after 30 years of service and then went to work at Elder-Beerman for a number of years.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline, brothers, Rev. Fr. Paul Cooper, Dr. James Cooper and his grandson, Robert P. Cooper. Michael is survived by sons, Michael A. Cooper, Paul A. Cooper; grandchildren, Nathaniel and Laura; great-granddaughter, Lillian; brother, Robert "Bob" (and Maxine) Cooper; and niece, Mary Ellen Couture.
Michael was very warm and friendly and was known as a "ray of sunshine" to all whom he met. Private services for family only, in care of Newcomer Kettering Chapel.
If desired, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 in Michael's memory.
To share a memory of Michael or to leave a special message for his family, please click the 'Share Memories' button above.
He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, born on December 12, 1929 to the late Robert E. Sr. and Cecilia M. (Hemleben) Cooper. He grew up on Bruce Avenue and went to Chaminade High School Class of '48. He graduated in Accounting from the University of Dayton in 1952, then served in the Army during the Korean War. After his discharge, he went on to Xavier University to receive his MBA in 1956 and began working at DP&L. On June 6, 1964, Michael married Caroline (Bueker), his bride of 51 years. In 1986, he retired from DP&L after 30 years of service and then went to work at Elder-Beerman for a number of years.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline, brothers, Rev. Fr. Paul Cooper, Dr. James Cooper and his grandson, Robert P. Cooper. Michael is survived by sons, Michael A. Cooper, Paul A. Cooper; grandchildren, Nathaniel and Laura; great-granddaughter, Lillian; brother, Robert "Bob" (and Maxine) Cooper; and niece, Mary Ellen Couture.
Michael was very warm and friendly and was known as a "ray of sunshine" to all whom he met. Private services for family only, in care of Newcomer Kettering Chapel.
If desired, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 in Michael's memory.
To share a memory of Michael or to leave a special message for his family, please click the 'Share Memories' button above.
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