Donald Gale Cooke, 80, of Mechanicsville passed away surrounded by his family on February 6, 2021. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Elmon and Edith Cooke on April 19, 1940. He is survived by his siblings William Cooke (Kathy) and Patricia Rawlings (Bill). He was preceded in death by sisters Elizabeth ( Betty ) Flerlage and Adele Peed and grandson Brogan Kade Ruppert.
Don married the love of his life Kitty (Townshend) on May 21, 1960. He is survived by his son Gregg Cooke and Melinda Cooke Ruppert and son in-law Kobey Ruppert. He is also survived by two grandchildren Keilan Chayce Ruppert and Leah Cooke.