Jack Kooker

Jack L. Kooker, age 82, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Kingsley, Iowa. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Jack Leroy Kooker was born May 6, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Kenneth and Lenora (Olsen) Kooker. Growing up, Jack attended school in Des Moines and Moville where he graduated from Moville High School in 1954. Following high school graduation, Jack enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country until he was honorably discharged in 1956. Upon returning home, Jack attended Westmar College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1960. He furthered his education at the University of Missouri at Maryville where he earned a Master’s Degree in Education. While attending Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa, Jack met the love of his life, Sally Shearer. On August 19, 1961, Jack was united in marriage to Sally Shearer in Kingsley. Together, they were blessed with four children: Mark, Jeffrey, David, and Ann. Jack was currently a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. He participated in Knights of Columbus and was a Grand Knight and also on the CCD Board. Jack worked as the Elementary Principal for Storm Lake Schools for many years. He served on the Red Barn Board from 1980-1986, Storm Lake City Council from 1990-1993, Lions Club, Elks Lodge Member and was also on the Faith, Hope and Charity Board. Family picnics, cooking, family gatherings, and watching sporting events for Storm Lake High School and Buena Vista University were a few of Jacks favorite pastimes. He enjoyed being outdoors golfing, fishing and taking photographs. Throughout the day, Jack would check emails and Facebook to ensure he was staying in touch with family and friends. One could find Jack giving advice, storytelling, or making a difference in the life of a child. He thoroughly treasured spending time with his grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children; Mark (Jana) Kooker of Des Moines, Iowa; Jeffrey Kooker (Dawson R. Murchison) of Poulsbo, Washington; David (Renee) Kooker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Ann (Bob) Radvansky of Emmetsburg, Iowa; grandchildren: Taylor Kooker of Des Moines, Iowa; Benjiman Kooker of Des Moines, Iowa; Jacklyn Radvansky of Emmetsburg, Iowa; Ashleigh Radvansky of Anchorage, Alaska; Kari Sneitzer of Cleveland, Ohio; Elizabeth (Adam) Sneitzer of Washington, DC; brothers-in-law: Rex (Darlene) Shearer of Storm Lake, Iowa; Martin (Cathy) Shearer of Luverne, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Shirley Kooker of Spencer, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Kooker; parents, Kenny and Lenora Kooker; brothers: Earl and John Kooker; parents-in-law, Clifford and Dorothy Shearer.

Jack Kooker

May 6, 1935 - June 17, 2017