COOPER, Donald Franklin
Source: Martinsville Reporter-Times Thursday 11 July 1996 p 2
Donald Franklin Cooper, 90, of Russellville died from natural
causes July 8, 1996 at his residence. Born March 8, 1906 in Mellott, he was a
son of the late Emery Franklin and Alma Hyatt Cooper. He married Mary Louise Call on May 18, 1929
in Pontiac, Mich. She died Sept 19, 1992.
Cooper was a graduate of Clinton Center HS and received a bachelor of
science degree from DePauw University and a master’s degree from Indiana
University. He was an International Harvester dealer for over 25 years. He
taught school and served as principal at Russellville and Waveland schools for
more than 30 years. Cooper was a basketball referee and coach for many years. He was a member of the Russellville Community
Church, Russellville Masonic Lodge, Indiana Retired Teachers Association and
Emeritus Club at Indiana University. Survivors include two daughters, Beverly
Barnhart of Russellville and Betty Brown Chaney of Morgantown; a brother,
Harold Cooper of Waterford, Mich; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A
brother preceded him in death. His service was this morning at the Russellville
Community Church. The Rev. Bill Neiman officiated. Burial was at the Hebron
Cemetery in Russellville.
Note from kbz - he was my high school English teacher/principal - what a great fellow
