Chester "Chet" Cooper
July 7, 1930 ~ August 3, 2020
Chester “Chet” Cooper
90 of Mooresville, passed away on August 3, 2020 at St Francis Hospital in Mooresville. Chet was born July 7, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Emery and Alda Cooper.
Chet proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was united in marriage to Frances Josephine (Warren) Cooper on May 9, 1953 and were happily married for 59 years, until her passing in 2012. He remained close to the Warren family throughout his life and remained close to them following Frances’ passing.
Chet worked many jobs over the years including Maplehurst Dairy, John Deere in Mooresville, and Hardin Heating and Air, before becoming owner operation of his own HVAC company in the 1970’s until his retirement. He attended Gasburg Baptist Church and enjoyed square dancing with his wife for many years. He continued his love of square dancing with his special friend and companion, MaryAnn Hibler. Additionally, he enjoyed horseback riding, old cars and would always help anyone in need.
Survivors include sons, Gary Cooper (Tami) of Reelsville, Larry Cooper (Patty) of Mooresville, and Terry Cooper (Ronda) of Indianapolis; Sister Velma Boyer; Brother Marvin Cooper; grandchildren, Kassidy McCowan, Kylee Kuehn, Kourtney Cooper, and Kameron Cooper; Whitney Cooper and Tony Cooper; great grandchildren, Kyndall, Stella, Karter McCowan, Pressley Lane, Branna M. Cooper, Wesley W. Cooper.
Services will be private. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery.
Final arrangements have been entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.
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I met Chet a couple of times through Mary Ann. He was such a funny and nice guy. My condolences to Mary Ann and Chet’s family. He was a great man and will be missed
To the families of Chet: We are saddened to learn of Chet’s passing and extend our sincere sympathies. We were fond of Chet and Frances. Chet had a smile that was contagious. Our thanks to Chet and you his family for his military service. Chet will be missed. Duane and Mary Jane Marker – Indianapolis
Sorry to hear of the passing of Chet. He worked for my Dad at Hardin Heating and Cooling.
Chet and Josie lived across the road from us as I was growing up. They were great neighbors. I remember when Larry was born, Chet came across and asked me to stay with Gary while they went to the hospital. He said they hadn’t thought of needing someone for Gary because they didn’t have that problem the last time. He will be missed. He came to my breakfast group a few times but would get too confused toward the end. We couldn’t even pick him up as he would fall asleep and we couldn’t get him to answer the door. He would always tell me that if I needed help to call him.