Monday, May 20th, 2019
Arthur Cook
Arthur K. Cook, 93, of St. Marys, OH died 10:24 a.m. Saturday May 18, 2019 at Vancrest Nursing Home.
He was born November 25, 1925 in rural Auglaize Co., OH to Grant and Leah (Vogel) Cook.
On March 2, 1957 in St. Marys, OH he married Ramona Chilcoat, who survives.
Also survived are a son, Steve (Connie Sparklin) Cook of Coldwater, OH; a grandson, Tyler (Chelsea) Cook of New Bremen, OH; a step-grandson, Thomas Sparklin of Coldwater, OH; a brother, Donald (Doris) Cook of St. Marys, OH; a sister-in-law, Marie (Joe) Wendeln of Minster, OH; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Wendeln of Sidney, OH; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grant and Leah Cook; and a daughter, Christine Cook-Smith.
He was a farmer and retired from Mersman Bros. Furniture Co. in Celina, OH, where he worked as a tow-motor operator.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys.
His favorite pastimes included working on cars and going to horse races.
Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH.
Visitation 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
