Obituary of Hugh G. COOPER Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives March 13, 2000 by Ann Pape *********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogy information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain written consent of the submitter and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given the USGenWeb Archives permission to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** Surnames: COOPER, GIFFORD, SHEPHARD, Benjamin, Johnson, Knipp From the Union Grove Enterprise from Waukesha, Wis., Jan. 10, 1916--- "Former Racine county Pioneer Dies Suddenly at Waukesha"---Hugh G. Cooper, father of E.G. Cooper, died very suddenly Wednesday evening, Jan. 5, 1916 at Waukesha, Wis. He was in Olsen & Walrod's store talking to L. Knipp when he was stricken and fell to the floor, dying instantly. His body was taken to Emil Johnson's undertaking parlors to await the coroner's inquest. His death in this manner was a very great shock to his family and friends. Although 75 years of age he seemed in good health, and on the day of his death was apparently feeling as well as usual. Hugh G. Cooper was born in Motram, England on July 23, 1841. His parents were Abel and Eliza Cooper, both of English birth. In June 1845, the family came to the United States and settled in Racine, Wisconsin. In 1863 in Wyanet, Bureau County, Ill., Mr. Cooper was united in marriage with Martha G. Gifford, and they made their home in Somers, Wis., where he was engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper came to Waukesha from Somers in 1898 and have owned and occupied a home on East Sycamore Street for a number of years. mr. Cooper is survived by his wife and three children: William R., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Elmer G., Sycamore and Mrs. Lillian Shephard, Kenosha, Wis. and two brothers and a sister; Joseph Cooper, Racine; William R. Cooper of Yorkville, and Mrs. Thomas Shephard, Waukesha, Wi. Mrs. Cooper is not in good health and is blind, so the death of her husband is doubly hard. His devotion to her has been such that it has been spoken of by mere acquaintances as well as intimate friends, as something remarkable. He was a kindly pleasant man who always remembered and greeted all of his acquaintances in a pleasant manner. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home, Rev. Benjamin, resident pastor of the Methodist church officiating. On Sunday morning the remains were taken to Racine; services were held in the chapel at Mound Cemetery, the pastor of the First M.E. Church of Racine officiating after which he was interred in the family lot there.