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Michael S. Cooper

Visitation:  Thursday, April 25, 2019, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust, Glenwood, Iowa.

Services:  Friday, April 26, 2019, 10:00 AM, Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust, Glenwood, Iowa.

Michael Scott Cooper, 63 of Pacific Junction, Iowa passed away April 19, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born November 9, 1955 in McCook, Nebraska to Keith Regis and Delila Ruth (Thompsen) Cooper.

Michael enlisted in the United States Marine Corp on August 15, 1974. He received a Purple Heart after being shot while serving in Cambodia. Michael was united in marriage to Rhonda Kaye Sego-Hastie on December 6, 1997 in Pacific Junction, Iowa. He was employed as a truck driver for Feed Energy. He loved his pets, reading, going to rodeos, listening to country music and watching old westerns.

Preceding Michael in passing were his father, sister, Marianne and niece Serena. Survivors include his wife Rhonda Cooper of Glenwood, Iowa; mother, Delila Cooper of Curtis, Nebraska; siblings, Mark Cooper of Papillion, Nebraska; Barbara (Dale) Grobe of Curtis Nebraska; Susan (Roy) Roberts of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.

Interment With Military Honors:  Monday, April 29, 2019, 11:00 AM, Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road, Omaha, Nebraska.

11 Condolences

  • Sandra Parker Posted April 22, 2019 1:45 pm

    Rest in peace, Mike. Our sympathy to all the family.

  • KATHY EDWARDS Posted April 23, 2019 9:33 am

    Sorry for your loss Aunt Pye and family Mark, Susan & Barb Love you all. Especially to your wife Rhonda.

  • Paul webb Posted April 23, 2019 2:22 pm

    Sorry for your lost, simper-fi Mike

  • Larry Branson Posted April 23, 2019 9:31 pm

    It’s been a long time since the day we fought together on Koh Tang but those old memories never go away. Challenging times faced by all of us. See you in the future when we will try to heal each other. God bless your family. LCpl Larry Branson. Semper. Fi

  • Allen & Tina Bailey Posted April 24, 2019 9:28 am

    US Marine Michael S. Cooper is indeed a true American Hero from the Battle of Koh Tang, Cambodia and the Rescue of the SS Mayaguez and her 39-man crew on 15 May 1975. The Last 41 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC have welcomed Michael into heaven.
    Our prayers are with his mom and family.
    ps – We are sorry that Mike was not found by his Brother in Arms prior to his passing.

  • Allen & Tina Bailey Posted April 24, 2019 9:42 am

    US Marine Michael S. Cooper is indeed a true American Hero from the Battle of Koh Tang, Cambodia rescuing the SS Mayaguez and her 39-man crew on 15 May 1975. The Last 41 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC have welcomed Michael into heaven.
    Our prayers are with his mom and family.
    ps – We are sorry that Mike was not found by his Brother in Arms prior to his passing.

  • Terry Brooks Posted April 24, 2019 9:59 am

    So sorry for your loss my name is Terry Brooks I was on the island I was part of Echo company 2nd Battalion 9th Marines time will heal one day at a time but it will get better Michael is in a better place not having to deal with this world of ours Semper Fi

  • Rodolfo navarro Posted April 24, 2019 1:13 pm

    My deepest condolences on your loss. As marines we grow a bond and when someone hurts we all hurt. Semper fi rest in peace

  • Alfred Gale Rogers Posted April 24, 2019 5:07 pm

    I am sorry not remembering Michael. I was with Echo 2/9 West Beach. I so wish we could have connected sooner. Sharing the same feelings sometimes helps. God Bless you all. Semper Fi my Brother. Rest In Peace.

  • Hollice Wiggins Posted April 24, 2019 6:33 pm

    I didn’t know Mike, but because we all when through the same thing on Koh Tang Island I offer my condolences to the family of a Brother I served with. I Pray for God’s strength and courage for the Family in this time of your lost . Semper Fi .

  • Davine Meza Posted April 25, 2019 12:28 pm

    So sorry and sad about Mike passing. So hard losing family.

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