Albert Dale Cook, 95, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Valley View Health Campus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 20, 1926 in Ballville Twp to Rollie and Mabel (Valentine) Cook. He was a 1944 graduate of Green Springs High School. Shortly after graduation he was drafted for WWII military service. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy from June 13, 1944 through August 24, 1946 and was awarded the American Area Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal.
Albert married Ethella M. Hartenstein on October 1, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fremont. They shared sixty-four wonderful years together until she passed away on October 27, 2013.
After his discharge from the Navy, Albert worked for Clyde Porcelain & Steel, and eventually the Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, where he retired on April 1, 1991. He also helped his father, brothers and nephew, Larry, worked the family farms.
Albert was one of the founding members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fremont and a member of the Sacred Heart choir. Albert was known for his love of family get togethers, yard work, traveling, walking, watching sports, and volunteering for his church. He especially liked driving around the neighborhood to see the farmers in the fields and look at the crops. Albert was very proud to have donated over 30 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.
Albert is survived by his fifteen children, Marsha of Fremont, Ronald (Norma) of Huron, Gene (Becky) of Clyde, Loraine (Mitch) Luman of Evansville, IN, Bruce of Saint Johns, FL, Andrea Carter of Fremont, Jude (Lisa) of Fremont, Christopher of Westerville, OH, Norman (Tess) of Fremont, Patrice (John) Beauchemin of Fairfax Station, VA, Dale (Anne) of Port Clinton, Karen Cook Weissinger of Fremont, Teresa (Kevin) Wasserman of Woodville, Scott (Denise) of North Lawrence, OH and Edward of Trotwood, OH; sister, Marilyn (Cook) Freeh of Fremont; twenty-nine grandchildren; Ryan, Emily, Austin, Jason, Kevin, Adam, Dean, Jeremy, David, Nathan, Tyler, Elijah, Kyle, Caroline, Keith, Travis, Natalie, Eric, Ellen, Andrew, Megan, Rachel, Jacob, Jared, Callie, Bennett, Ava, Danielle, Matthew and step-grandson, Cameron. He has twenty-three great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his in-laws, Paul (Evelyn) Hartenstein of Wakeman, Stephen (Carmela) Hartenstein and Judith Schleter of Tiffin, Gregory (Elaine) Hartenstein of Henrietta, NY, Patrick (Ann) Hartenstein of New Riegel, Michael (Sue) Hartenstein of Fremont and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethella M. Cook; infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth; his parents; brothers, Carl and Lester; sisters, Alice Walter and Dorothy Garland; granddaughters Brianna and Autumn Carter.
Visitation: Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420.
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, March 5, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH 43420.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the VFW and American Legion.
Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Church or the Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schools.
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Sister Mary Delores Gatliff
My deepest sympathy to the whole family! I was in class with Marsha at Sacred Heart, then I entered the Notre Dame community. I am so grateful for all Mr. Cook did for the parish. May your faith in the resurrection bring you much peace.
Sister Mary Delores Gatliff, SND
Mike Molyet
Dear Cook family, you have my sympathy on the passing of Al.
Katen Fleming
Marsha so sorry for your loss. He lived a great life. Thankful for his service for our country. God’s peace be with you
MIKE AND ANGIE MEHLING
DEAR COOK FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES, A MEMORIAL MASS FOR AL WILL BE SAID AT SAINT ANN’S, SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
MIKE AND ANGIE MEHLING
Linda M Gegorski
Sincere sympathy to all the family with prayers/thoughts–may he rest in peace!! He was a great guy/a very good talker–he will be greatly missed–
Tina M. DeLaet (Durnwald)
Bruce and the entire Cook Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May your memories of him comfort you at this most difficult of times….
LOIS ANN LAWRENCE
I’m so sorry, but know he and Ethella are having a grand reunion. The few times I met him I was so impressed with his sense of humor. He seemed like such a good man.
Elaine (Darr) Schultz
Prayers and my sincere sympathy in this most difficult time for Gene and Becky and all of the Cook Family. What a legacy has been left by Mr and Mrs Cook! May they rest peacefully together with Jesus!
Kelly Darr (Brooks)
Prayers to Karen and Gene and rest of the family. I remember him coming to the catholic schools dinner auction and talking to him. Hold on to those wonderful memories.
Kim Spann
Karen I was sorry to hear about your dad.
Prayers of comfort for you and your family
Dan & Sue Ochs
Bruce & the Cook family, you all have our prayers & sympathies for the loss of Albert!
Jeremy Luman
Thinking of you, Grandpa, and carrying you in my heart. I never did catch that rabbit. I will forever remember you as the kind Grandfather who was always smiling and laughing.
Eric & Melissa Hartenstein
Uncle Albert was a great person who worked hard and loved his family. He will be missed.
Sending love and prayers for the entire Cook family.
Karen Oberst
What a wonderful family. So much to be grateful for. I know Mr. Cook will be missed by the many friends and family who loved him
David & Sally Hartenstein
My Cook Cousins and Families; I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Al’s passing. I will forever remember his robust laugh and how much fun he and your mother, Aunt Ethella, seemed to have together at our family gatherings. Take comfort in knowing they can again share their bliss together.
Jeff Garland
So very sorry to hear of dear Great Uncle Albert’s passing.
We are Grateful for our last visit with him in 2019.
95 years – such a Blessing.
Rest in Eternal Peace.
Jeff Garland
Eric Garland
Those pictures bring back so many great memories of Uncle Albert and the large family get togethers we had through the years. His life of humbleness and service to others was a great example to all of us.
Carol Miller
Dear Cook Family,
Reading your father’s obituary brought back memories of my own years at Sacred Heart Parish. Both your mom and dad were just always a part of the church. Offering prayers for him, and for all you who love him.
God’s peace,
Carol (Peiffer) Miller
Mark and Sue Rimelspach
So sorry for your loss Cook family. He raised a great family.
Janet Kuester
Such a wonderful video memorial. I am sure Mr. Cook will be greatly missed. So sorry for you loss, Ed.
Becky HIll
What a wonderful video of Albert’s life! He was such a warm, friendly man. I always enjoyed talking with him and Larry will miss him in the fields. To the entire family – I’m so sorry for your loss.
Kay Mooney Cox
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Albert. I always knew who he was because I knew the Cook family. I visited him and his daughter at Valley View. He lived a long, good life. I give you all my condolences.
john Kelly
Scott and Dale I used to talk too and the other hundred Cooks I’ve seen at Sacred Heart at various places and times.. I saw your dad at Valley View Jan 2020, playing cards. He was smiling and I thought he looked pretty happy. My sincere condolences to the family. Your dad and mom were involved with alot of stuff at Sacred Heart and other places. You should be proud of them, a fine example of a nice family. It starts at the top.