Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cooper, Richard, of St. Charles, Missouri, died at home on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the age of 58. Loving husband of JoAnne Cooper; dear son of Eugene and Geraldine Cooper; loving father of Heather Liszewski; treasured grandfather of Russell, Andrew, Christian, Jonathan, Humphrey, Lauren, and Alison; cherished brother of Donald (Cindy) Cooper, Mike (Debbie) Cooper, and Pam (Mike) Merry. Loving uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his sons, Russell Hohensee and Ricky Cooper. Richard was a Pipefitter for the Local 562 for 37 years.