Marvin J. Cooper
Marvin (Jim) Cooper of Ballwin, MO, passed away on May 25, 2021, due to complications from kidney failure. Jim was the son of Marvin Cooper and Dorothy Struckmann Cooper, of St. Charles, MO. Jim was father to Jennifer Hill, Rebecca Krohn (Douglas), and Marvin (Jimmy) Cooper (Kathryn). He was grandfather to Madison, Ryan, Brooklyn, Marleigh, June, and Linden. Brother to Anne Rahman (Hafiz -D), Mary Cooper, Cris O’Connell, Diane Blackford (Paul) , Jane Cooper (Rodger), Georgia Angell (Steve). Preceded in death by brothers Rick Cooper (Kathy), Mark Cooper, and Paul Hess.
Jim was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State, and spent most of his career as a political consultant and campaign manager. Prior to his career in politics, he served in the U.S. Army as a Captain in the 4th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War.
Funeral Mass will be held May 29 at 10:00 – St. Clare of Assisi in Ballwin; visitation prior to Mass at 9:30 in the lobby of the church. Reception to follow Mass at Elk’s Lodge from 11:00-2:00 Burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks at a later date, with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Kidney Association or Vietnam Veterans of America .
We are so sorry for your loss and are praying that God will fill your family with His peace. The Abelns
Jim I am going to miss our conversations. You’re a good man, a patriot with great passion who worked hard for everything you believed in. You were proud of your family. A complete life but who left us too early.
Chuck Williams
Our condolences to cousin Jim’s family and siblings. Jim was always “present” at family gatherings and shared himself with all in attendance. I will miss his brilliant smile and contagious laughter. There was no mistaking his laugh. Rest in peace cousin Jim.
Love, Matt and Denise Petty
Sorry to hear about Jim. Prayers going out to the Coopers. ????.
So sorry for your lose. May Jimmy rest in piece. He was a strong figher. He will be missed. Love Aunt .Madelyn’s daughter. M. Suzy m