Martin Manford Cooper Sr.
Martin Manford Cooper Sr. 83 of LaRue, died Saturday morning December 5, 2015 at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
He was born September 14, 1932 in Baldwin, New York to the late George and Olive (Foltz) Cooper, he was also predeceased by five brothers: Norman, Richard, Robert, Gilbert and Harold Cooper, four sisters: Dortha Baker, Shirley Shroyer, Faith Dyer and Florence Springstead, one daughter: Donna Cooper and one granddaughter
Martin was a veteran of the Navy, serving two terms totaling eleven yrs., during the Korean War. He retired from the National Can Corp. in Marion in 1984, working there for 16 yrs.
He loved everything about horses, he trained, broke and took care of all types over the years. He was a past member of the Circle M Horse Club in Marion and the Old Timer Days Draft Horse Club in Raymond.
Martin was very appreciative of the relationships and time spent with the Amish community near his home, he also enjoyed NASCAR, with Mark Martin being his favorite driver.
But the true joy of his life was his family, especially his beloved grandkids.
Surviving is his wife Catherine I. (Zender) Cooper, they were married August 7, 1967 in Marion, children: Martin (Christina) Cooper Jr., LaRue, Michael A. (Cindy) Cooper, West Mansfield, Ed (Billie) Fridley, Harpster, Mark (Sally) Fridley, Mansfield, Rhonda (Brian) Cooper Lane, Bellefontaine and Karen (Jeff Burt) Fridley, Marion.
Two sisters: Gloria Stark, Marion and Thelma Barnhardt, Waverly, New York
24 grandchildren and 33 Great grandchildren
and his special energetic companion Bubba, that went everywhere with him.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, Pastor Tim Pasma will officiate, burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery (near LaRue),where there will be veteran graveside services conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council, friends may call Tuesday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home at PO Box 333 LaRue, Ohio 43332 to help the family with final expenses.
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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