Richard D. Cook

Richard D. Cook, 85, of Monmouth, passed away at 4:50 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born on July 15, 1931 in Monmouth, the son of Eldon and Gladys (McClintock) Cook.  Richard was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth schools.  He served in the United States Navy as a Seaman during the Korean War from 1950-1954. 

Richard married Emma Bowers on February 2, 1984 in Monmouth, she survives. 

Richard worked as a truck driver for a time, he later worked in a factory, and most recently he worked as a Security Guard at Gates Rubber in Galesburg, IL.  He enjoyed working around his house and yard, most of all he liked spending time with his family.

Surviving him is his wife Emma Cook of Monmouth, one brother Rod (Martha) Cook of Monmouth, six sons; Randy Cook of Galesburg, IL, Irving (Peggy) Farley of Knoxville, IL, William Farley of Idaho, Tony (Ann) Bern of Virginia, Tom (Laura) Bern of Pennsylvania,  Chris (Diane) Bern of Pennsylvania, Four Daughters; Angela Bern of Monmouth, Connie (Jack) Monastero of Chicago, IL, Candace Cook of South Dakota, and Karla Cook of Washington, IL.  Also surviving are twenty five grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, one son, two daughters, and two grandchildren. 

Graveside Services with Military Honors will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Monmouth Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, October 7, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorials can be made to the Richard Cook Memorial Fund.  For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.