Steven R. Cooper
Obituary's Biography:
Steven R. Cooper, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, unexpectedly passed away February 7, 2025, at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL. He was born February 14, 1946, in Elkhart, IN to Robert and Betty Cooper.
Steve graduated Purdue University in 1972 with a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology and was employed with Switchcraft in Chicago for over 25 years, where he was Vice President of Engineering. He enjoyed fishing, gambling, traveling, collecting hats, and spending time with his loving family.
Steve is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dorothy Cooper, his children George (Angela) Cooper, Rachel (Josh) Sittler, and Lisa (Andy) Griffel, his grandchildren Alex, Jana, Magnum, Riley, Corey, and Jack. His sister Pat (John) Gonser, his mother-in-law Patsy S. Jones, his sister-in-law’s Elisha Sharp, Shelby Cooper, Diane Cooper, and Peggy Cooper, his brother-in-law Bill (Denise) Jones III. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Tom, Bob, and Bill Cooper. Also preceded in death by his father-in-law William Jones, Jr.
A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow the services at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org (http://www.strangfuneral.org/) or contact (847)223-8122.
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My brother in law was absolutely precious. He loved his family more than anything and he is so greatly missed. I love you so much Steve and blessed to be your sister, rather than sister in law for all these years for an eternity now. Our hearts are shattered yet we know you are in heaven and have gained your wings. You will always be missed so extremely much and know you are looking over your precious wife ( Dorothy, my sister) and all your beautiful children and grandchildren and us all. You are a void that can never be replaced. I love you so much and will forever miss you. ~ Elisha (Jones) Sharp
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Dorothy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve you were an amazing son in-law. (The best) I am so glad you were part of our family. You were a great husband to my daughter Dorothy and dad to Rachel and Lisa and a great granddad to Riley, Corey and Jack. You were loved by all of us and will be terribly missed. You have left lots of great memories. We all love you
Steve you were an amazing son in-law. (The best) I am so glad you were part of our family. You were a great husband to my daughter Dorothy and dad to Rachel and Lisa and a great granddad to Riley, Corey and Jack. You were loved by all of us and will be terribly missed. You have left lots of great memories.RIP
Dad, we miss you so much and are forever grateful for your unconditional love and being the most amazing daddy ever. We will miss you everyday, for the rest of our lives. I love you.