Rollie Cooper

Rollie Cooper, 56, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Samaritan Regional Health Care System. Born August 6, 1958 in Ashland, he was the son of Eugene G. and Dixie J. (Humrichouser) Cooper.

Rollie grew up in Rowsburg and graduated from Ashland High School in 1977. He worked for the City of Ashland, Water Treatment Plant retiring after 25 years and had also worked at the Lyn Way Restaurant and with his wife Judy at the Bella Bleu's at the Water's Edge. Rollie loved animals, especially his Labrador dogs. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed following The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Judy (Toberen) Cooper; a son, Jordan (Katie) Cooper of Athens, Ohio; a daughter, Maggie (Brian) Cooper of Wooster, who is expecting Rollie's first grandchild of which he was very excited about; a brother, Garry Cooper of Ashland; a sister, Jayne Feathers of West Lafayette, Indiana; his mother-in-law, Beverly Toberen of Ashland; a brother-in-law, Richard Toberen of Santa Barbara, California; two sisters-in-law, Debra Sheridan of Wadsworth and Jill (Brent) Brinkerhoff of Lexington; two nephews, Ryan Brinkerhoff and Ryan Cooper; a niece, Erin Brinkerhoff; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who were like his brothers and sisters.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, William Toberen; and two brothers-in-law, Todd Sheridan and Ron Feathers.

A Gathering for family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 308 Claremont Avenue, Ashland. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2015 at Grace Brethren Church, 1144 West Main Street, Ashland conducted by Pastor Dan Allan. Memorial contributions may be made to Dale Roy School or the Ashland County Humane Society.