John Rex Cook's Obituary
Big Rapids- John Rex Cook, 69, of Big Rapids passed away peacefully, September 14, 2021, at his home surrounded with family.
He was born December 31, 1951, in Big Rapids, the son of Vincent and Irene (Doney) Cook. John graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1970. He then attended Ferris State University, and achieved an Associate degree in Business.
John purchased Western Auto, in Big Rapids, while attending Ferris. He owned the retail business for approximately 25 years. He later went on to purchase a manufacturing facility of industrial products, that he ran until 2020.
John loved to fish, ski, travel, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He spent 18 years married to Teresa (Czarniecki) Cook, of Big Rapids.
John is survived by his three sons and two stepdaughters, Christopher (Shannon) Cook of Hersey, Tyler (Barbara) Cook of Big Rapids, Andrew (Bethany) Cook of Idlewild, Katie Omness of Croton, and Jenni Omness of Detroit; his eight grandchildren, Daymian, Maliki, Gage, Mackenzie, Shane, Cadence, Paige and Gavin; and his sister Mary Lou (John) Arnold of Marquette, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Lynn V. Cook.
The family would like to thank Spectrum Health Hospice and offer special thanks to Karen, Mark and Vicki for their compassion, care and friendship.
A Celebration of John's life will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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