Norman Leo Cook, 58, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born May 13, 1963 in Fremont to Albert D. and Ethella (Hartenstein) Cook. He was a 1981 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and attended Vanguard. Norman married Teresita “Tess” Ignacio on January 24, 1996 in the Philippines and she survives. He currently worked as a press operator and weld set-up person at Whirlpool Corporation since 1983. Norman was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a blood donor. He had livestock with 4-H and helped on his Aunt Gladys and Uncle Ray’s farm for many years. Norman enjoyed traveling, hiking, and spending time with his family, especially going to his kid’s events.
Norman is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Teresita “Tess” Cook; children, Travis Cook and Natalie Cook, all of Fremont, OH; siblings, 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 Bowling Green, OH, 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; mother-in-law, Juanita Ignacio of the Philippines; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Mary Elizabeth.
Visitation: Monday, December 20, 2021 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm with a prayer vigil at 7:30 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH
Memorials: Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schools or Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Melinda Diaz
My sincere condolences to the entire Cook family for the loss of your brother, husband, uncle, and father. I have many fond memories of Norman. May he rest in the eternal peace of the Lord.
Don Schroeder
Condolences to all the Cook family. Thoughts and prayers are with you .
Kathy Gillmor
Karen, Teresa, and Cook Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Will be thinking of you and praying for you all at this difficult time.
Kathy Gillmor
Tim
Norm was a great classmate who I got to know even better as a dad during my time at BHCS/SJCC. Was a blessing to see him this past Thanksgiving and he will be forever remembered. Prayers for his wife and children
Diane Riehl
My condolences to Norm’s family. He was such a nice person, and loved going to all of his kids events. You could see how proud he was of his family and children. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda M Gegorski
Sincere sympathy to all the family with thoughts/prayers–may he rest in peace!!
Kimberly Mills
My heartfelt condolences to Norm’s family. I worked with Norm and we had a few classes together at Terra, I considered him a friend. He was always talking about his kids and all the 4-H projects. He will be missed.
Barb Wildermuth
Karen, Tess, Natalie, and Travis and the Cook Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, husband, and dad, and uncle to many. Many thoughts and prayers for you all during this difficult time. Norm was such a great person and loved to talk to you when he was out and about. From our family to yours, we send our deepest sympathy and condolences. May he rest in peace.
Barb, Troy, Chelsa, and Amanda Wildermuth
Dennis , Nancy Lawrence
Sending hugs & Love to you Karen, your whole family! Way to young to go. We’re thinking of sweetheart with such beautiful memories! Love you!
Blanche and Ross McCormick
I knew Norman as a Red Cross blood donor. He saved many lives with his donations throughout the years. I will miss his pleasant smile and personality.
David & Sally Hartenstein
We send our deepest sympathy to all of our Cook cousins and their families for your loss of Norman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ruth Reardon Gegorski
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Norman and the Cook family. I hadn’t seen Norman in a few years but would run into him once in a while when our kids were young and enjoyed chatting with him. He was a kind and gentle man and so proud of his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Tiell
Sorry for your loss. From Tom and Nancy Nickel
Ruth and Ron Sawyer
Tess and all the Cook family. We are so saddened by the loss of Norman. Keeping your family in our prayers.