Robert “Bob” J. Cook, 59, of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly on March 29, 2020, at his home in Elkhorn.
He was born June 28, 1960, in Elkhorn, to Earl and Veronica “Connie” (Finley) Cook. Bob graduated with the Class of 1978 from Elkhorn Area High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982 with a B.S. in Agriculture Business.
Bob was united in marriage to Sarah Godfrey on Aug. 5, 1983, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn. For over 25 years, Bob owned and operated Millard Feed-Grain and Agroliance Fertilizer and Chemical Co. He was involved in various agricultural enterprises and the farming community in which he dedicated his life. Bob was a faithful member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and formerly served on the Parish Council. He and Sarah enjoyed riding his Harley and making cross-country trips together. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather “Papa.”
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sarah; three children, Kate (Shane) Lonze of Elkhorn, John (Samantha) Cook of Whitewater, Elizabeth (Michael) Gobis of Houlton; three grandchildren, Jacob and Lucas Lonze and Henry Cook; his mother, Connie Cook; mother-in-law, Mary Godfrey, and his three siblings, Patti (John) Obligato of Wauwatosa, Mary (Michael) Poirier of Scottsdale, Ariz., Tom Cook of Darien. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl.
A memorial mass celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 107 W. Walworth St. Elkhorn, with the Rev. Oriol Regales officiating. The service will be live-streamed in the pavilion at Evergreen Country Club at 10:30 a.m. Following Mass, the immediate family will join everyone for a celebration of Bob’s life. Per his wishes, an Irish Wake will be held to raise a glass and share memories. Harley-Davidson attire is requested but not required.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Elkhorn High School Scholarship Foundation in Bob’s name for a student pursuing a career in agriculture.
Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory completed arrangements for the Cook family. The online guestbook is at haaselockwoodfhs.com.
The service will be available on YouTube by searching “Robert Cook’s Memorial Mass” or at the following live-stream link: https://youtu.be/eoqMAQmvnvw
