Scott Cooper Obituary
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Scott worked as a manager for AT&T. He was a coal miner at Monterey Coal Mine. He was an avid fisherman, excelled at yard work, and enjoyed gardening and riding his motorcycle. He pitched a perfect game in high school and enjoyed playing basketball and wiffle ball with his step children. He was also known for his Halloween set up for the neighborhood kids every year. Scott was a proud U.S. Marine Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his:
Mother: Celine Cooper, nee Davies
Brother: Joseph Cooper
Surviving are his:
Former wife: Patricia Cooper of Belleville, IL
Step-children
Kristina Riddle of Colorado
Douglas (Michelle) Riddle of Shiloh, IL
Step-grandchildren
Caleb Riddle
Ethan Riddle
Sister: Faith Sanderson of Springfield, IL
Nephews
Ryan Cooper of O'Fallon, IL
Jared (Alissa) Cooper of Fairview Heights, IL
Nieces
Nicole (Jake) Schempp of Okawville, IL
Veronica Sanderson
Sarah Sanderson
Great nieces and nephews
Kaleb Bowers
Kiley Bowers
Kolby Joe Bowers
Bryce Cooper
Rylee Cooper
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society.
Services: According to his wishes, cremation was held. Private family interment.
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