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Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing #8629437 06/25/26 10:34 AM 06/25/26 10:34 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Ohio S stinkypete OP trapper
stinkypete OP trapper S Joined: Apr 2010 Ohio	Just want to let the Trapperman Community know. Wilbur passed away Monday night at home. I traveled many conversations and flea markets with Wilbur in the last 18years. We talked about every other week. I will sure miss him. Great guy. Always cracking jokes. May you rest in peace my friend. Hope you find some good deals up there!!!!!!!

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8629438 06/25/26 10:35 AM 06/25/26 10:35 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Ohio S stinkypete OP trapper
stinkypete OP trapper S Joined: Apr 2010 Ohio	To look up his obituary. Just Google search Wilbur Cook Decatur Indiana. Maybe one of the tech savvy trappers on here. Can post it as well on this thread. Thank you

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8629464 06/25/26 11:46 AM 06/25/26 11:46 AM
Joined: Apr 2012 Nebraska silkyplainscoyot trapper
silkyplainscoyot trapper Joined: Apr 2012 Nebraska	https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wfft/name/wilbur-cook-obituary?id=61817991

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8629485 06/25/26 12:53 PM 06/25/26 12:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Central Indiana D D Cobb trapper
D Cobb trapper D Joined: Jul 2009 Central Indiana	I got the phone call this morning telling of Wilbers passing. RIP Wilber Last edited by D Cobb; 06/25/26 12:54 PM.

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8629519 06/25/26 02:13 PM 06/25/26 02:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 SW Pa B Bob Jameson trapper
Bob Jameson trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 SW Pa	I remember interacting with Wilbur years ago. Can't remember where exactly but I know his face well. RIP Wilbur. www.jamesonsultrablend.com www.wildlifepestcontrolservices.com

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8629609 06/25/26 06:16 PM 06/25/26 06:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Illinois M MChewk trapper
MChewk trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Illinois	RIP SIR

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8629704 06/25/26 10:31 PM 06/25/26 10:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 The Hill Country of Texas Leftlane "HOSS"
Leftlane "HOSS" Joined: Dec 2009 The Hill Country of Texas	Sounds like you lost a great friend may he rest in peace. What"s good for me may not be good for the weak minded. Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8629929 06/26/26 04:47 PM 06/26/26 04:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Ohio S stinkypete OP trapper
stinkypete OP trapper S Joined: Apr 2010 Ohio	Yes. He sure was This was either Indiana or Ohio trapping convention last year.

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8630056 06/26/26 10:17 PM 06/26/26 10:17 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Bryant, IN D Dennis W trapper
Dennis W trapper D Joined: Jun 2010 Bryant, IN	RIP Wilbur

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8631109 Yesterday at 07:44 PM Yesterday at 07:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Ohio S stinkypete OP trapper
stinkypete OP trapper S Joined: Apr 2010 Ohio	Last time up!!!!!

Re: Wilbur Cook Decatur IN Passing [Re: stinkypete] #8631276 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Joined: Jan 2012 Ohio, 48yo OhioBoy trapper
OhioBoy trapper Joined: Jan 2012 Ohio, 48yo	FUNERAL HOME Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home 225 W Adams St Decatur, Indiana Wilbur Cook Obituary Wilbur D. Cook, 79, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Decatur, IN, on January 6, 1947, the son of Wilbur and Esther (Manley) Cook. On June 16, 1968, Wilbur married Rebecca Engle. Wilbur proudly served in the United States Army. He worked at Automatic Sprinkle in Monroe, IN, and later for the Indiana State Highway Department (INDOT) before retiring. Wilbur enjoyed hunting & trapping. He was a member of the National Fur Takers Association and Indiana Trappers Association. Wilbur is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rebecca Cook of Decatur, IN; his son, Matthew (Dawn) Cook of Decatur, IN; his daughter, Nikki (Brent) Butler of Decatur, IN; siblings, Nancy (Steve) Isch of Decatur, IN, Connie (Jack) Myers of Monroe, IN, Ronnie (Sheryl) Cook of Decatur, IN, Julie (Bill) Burkhart of Willshire, OH, Jane (Dan) Gremaux of Decatur, IN, Rodney (Deanna) Cook of Monroe, IN, Jeffrey Cook of Decatur, IN; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. A private family visitation was held and burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Adams Post 43. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wilbur D. Cook, please visit our floral store.

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