Robert Daniel 'Dan' Cook

Monday, November 28, 2016

Robert Daniel "Dan" Cook, 78, of Reelsville, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Born Dec. 23, 1937 in Greencastle, he was son of Ray Martin and Irene Reed.

He was a 1957 graduate of Reelsville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Allen Sumner.

Mr. Cook retired from Public Service Indiana with more than 32 years of service, following his retirement he worked as a bus driver at South Putnam Schools with more than 10 years of service to the school system.

He was a member of the Cloverdale Christian Church.

Survivors include children, Mary Beth McKinney (Steven) of Reelsville, Lori A. Siddons of Greencastle, Traci D. Boyce (Shawn) of Reelsville and Dan Cook Jr. (Tina) of Reelsville; siblings Cletus McManama (Bob), Sue Parke and Fred Reed (Tomoko); 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith E. "Judi" Cook, and brother, Benjamin Dickey.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with calling there from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Burial with military honors will follow in Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared with the family care of www.hopkins-rector.com