David Michael Cook

David M. Cook, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

David was born in October 27, 1942 in Warsaw, Indiana to Forrest and Jacquelyn (McCallister) Cook. He graduated from Leesburg High School with the class of 1961.

He served in the U.S. Navy until his Honorable Discharge in 1965 during the Vietnam War.

On October 19, 1973, David married Charlene Smith in Warsaw. The couple enjoyed traveling. When his wife got older, he devoted all of his time to taking care of her.

He worked as a cylinder maker at R.R. Donnelly for 39 ½ years until his retirement in 2005. David was a member of the American Legion Post #49 and was an Exalted Ruler for the Elks Lodge #802.

David loved being his with family and treasured time with his grandson and great-granddaughters. He enjoyed watching nature and knew many bird and plant species and liked sharing his knowledge with his great-grandchildren. David found golf to be his passion. He played golf daily at Rozella Ford Golf Course locally, had his favorite courses in Florida and when traveling always found a new golf course to play on.

He is survived by his daughter, Heather Cook Jagger of Warsaw; his brother, Christopher “Bro” (Tina) Cook of Palestine Lake; grandson, Christopher (Morgan) Jagger of North Manchester; and his 5 great-granddaughters: Jaelee, Jaeda, Jessa, Jovi and Jett.

David was preceded in death by his wife in 2017 and his parents.

Visitation will be held from 10-1 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors.