Mr. Ronald D. Cooper

September 19, 1955 - November 20, 2018

Ronald D. Cooper, age 63, of Manhattan, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2018. Ron loved the Lord with all his heart and took pride in having served his country in the United States Air Force as a sergeant from 1979-1983. He enjoyed fishing and would sometimes just take a pole out in the morning to see what was biting. He loved to play games and even learned how to play pinochle just to be close to family. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy (nee Nordsell) and children whom he loved as his own, Dennis Schwiesow (Casey Meier), Timothy and Amanda Schwiesow, and Rebecca Schwiesow (Jonah Vaughn). He is also survived by his beautiful granddaughter, Addilynn, of whom he was particularly proud. Finally, Ron is survived by his father, Austin, and six siblings, Larry (Debbie), Roger (Evelyn), Gary (Jennifer), Thomas (Monica), Donald (Vicki), and Cassaundra (James Green). He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette (2005). Ron is loved by his family, friends, and church family and will be greatly missed. A visitation will be held in his honor on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Christ Mission Church, 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL, 60442 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life service, officiated by Pastor Keith Leininger, to follow immediately. The internment will be held at a later date in a private ceremony for the family. For information of services, 708-479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com.