Donald Thomas Cooper, 92, Jasper

Donald Thomas Cooper, 92, of Jasper, died on December 17, 2023. Born on November 2, 1931, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Donald was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and caring friend. 

Don is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joan Cooper of Jasper; his son, John Cooper (Jennifer) of Atlanta, Georgia (granddaughters Emily Cooper, Mimi Cooper, and Janie Cooper), his daughter Elisabeth Luff (Mark) of Velpen, Indiana (granddaughters Catherine Brower (Greg), Marie Bland (Ivan), Lauren Luff, and Rebekah Luff, and great-grandchildren Garrett Brower and Isabelle Brower and was preceded in death by his daughter Anne Marie Cooper of Evansville.

Don graduated from the University of Detroit in 1953 with a degree in journalism. Following his education, he served as a first lieutenant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1954 to 1956. 

Don had a long and successful career in the advertising business. He spent over twenty years at Keller-Crescent in Evansville and many years at Campbell Ewald in Detroit, Michigan.

Don enjoyed playing bridge, having breakfast with friends at the Cross-Eyed Cricket, and the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A long-time parishioner at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Don found solace and community in his strong Catholic faith and was a recipient of the Brute Award in recognition of his commitment to living a life of Christian stewardship. 

A viewing is scheduled for Thursday, December 21, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST at Pierre Funeral Home, located at 2601 W Franklin St, Evansville. A funeral mass will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Friday, December 22, at 10:00 AM CST. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate on Don’s behalf to Corpus Christi Catholic Church or St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana.