Memorial's may be made in Rick's memory to the Children's Miracle Network c/o Baue Funeral Home, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, Missouri 63301. In loving memory of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, godfather and brother. Your loyalty friendship, sense of humor and generosity will be cherished and sorely missed. With love from your family and friends. Cooper, Kendrick "Rick", of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the young age of 59. Loving husband of Kathy Cooper (nee: Scaggs); devoted father of Scott (Christy) Cooper, Shawn (Shelly) Cooper, Nicki (Jeremy) Davis and Ricky Cooper, Jr.; proud papa of Shelbi, Shane, Storme, Tristan, Sofia, Camden, Caitlin and Chase; dear brother of Jim, Anne, Mary, Chris, Jane, Diane and Georgia. He is also survived by his Special Pet Chihuahua, CoCo. He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin and step-mother Marilyn Cooper, his mother Dorothy Cooper (nee: Struckman); his brother Mark Cooper and step-brother, Paul Hess. Rick spent over 30 years in the environmental waste industry specializing in sales and marketing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, movies and watching his grandkids play sports. Rick will be remembered for his compassion, big heart, and enthusiasm for life. Rest in Peace.....You will be MISSED!