In Memory Of
Robert Lee Cox
1938
2023
Robert Lee Cox
August 9, 1938 — March 27, 2023
Robert "Bob" Cox was born in Peoria, Illinois to Cody Alfred Cox, Helen Jean Beitel, and big brother, Don. Growing up in Morton, Illinois, he had many interests throughout his life. He loved nature and the outdoors, music, art, animals (especially cats), sports, and ice cream. We can't forget his unwavering support for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Pro Golf, Basketball and he personally always loved to swim! He had a big heart and always had a welcoming smile for everyone. His gentle calmness could rock a fussy baby to sleep in minutes!
Always a popular guy, he played football and was the captain of the baseball team at Morton High School. He attended Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois where he studied English. He met and married Mary Propeck shortly after graduation from Knox in 1960. Their first child, Jennifer Lee, was born in 1961. Three years later, Carolyn Casey was born. Bob worked for McKesson Drug Company and Hubbard Bonds. The family remained in Morton until 1974 when they moved to Toluca Illinois where Bob took a job as an Independent Insurance Agent, co-owning the agency in nearby Washburn.
After he and Mary divorced, he could not forget how his life was impacted by a trip to the Rocky Mountains with the Boy Scout Jamboree as a teen. So, at the nudging of his oldest daughter, Jennifer, he moved to Colorado. He spent much of his time hiking and exploring the Rocky Mountains. His job with the Linden Company allowed him to travel around beautiful Colorado and Wyoming. Finally, he relocated to Casper Wyoming where he met the true love of his life, Marian Hildebrand, in 1988. They were married on June 17, 1994. He truly loved living in Casper and loved spending time with the children and grandchildren at their cabin on Casper Mountain, watching the birds and feeding the squirrels. He retired from Wyoming Financial in his 70's, allowing more time to travel with lifelong high school friends from Morton, deliver for Meals on Wheels, and attend Kiwanis.
He passed away in his home on March 27, 2023. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Don Cox of Oxford Ohio; his son-in-law, Michael Rabette of San Francisco, CA; and his step-son Leonard Koerber of Casper, WY. He is survived by his wife, Marian Cox of Casper, WY; and children, Jennifer Rabette of San Antonio, TX; Carolyn Casey Dunn of Colorado Springs, CO, Michelle Koerber of Casper, WY; Lisa Koerber of Casper, WY; Kesa Sage of Arvada, CO; Adel Hanley of Casper WY; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life/ Open House will be held for family and friends on Sunday, April 2nd at his home from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Donations may be made in Bob's name to Natrona County Meals on Wheels, 1760 East 12th Street, Casper, WY 82601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
Always a popular guy, he played football and was the captain of the baseball team at Morton High School. He attended Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois where he studied English. He met and married Mary Propeck shortly after graduation from Knox in 1960. Their first child, Jennifer Lee, was born in 1961. Three years later, Carolyn Casey was born. Bob worked for McKesson Drug Company and Hubbard Bonds. The family remained in Morton until 1974 when they moved to Toluca Illinois where Bob took a job as an Independent Insurance Agent, co-owning the agency in nearby Washburn.
After he and Mary divorced, he could not forget how his life was impacted by a trip to the Rocky Mountains with the Boy Scout Jamboree as a teen. So, at the nudging of his oldest daughter, Jennifer, he moved to Colorado. He spent much of his time hiking and exploring the Rocky Mountains. His job with the Linden Company allowed him to travel around beautiful Colorado and Wyoming. Finally, he relocated to Casper Wyoming where he met the true love of his life, Marian Hildebrand, in 1988. They were married on June 17, 1994. He truly loved living in Casper and loved spending time with the children and grandchildren at their cabin on Casper Mountain, watching the birds and feeding the squirrels. He retired from Wyoming Financial in his 70's, allowing more time to travel with lifelong high school friends from Morton, deliver for Meals on Wheels, and attend Kiwanis.
He passed away in his home on March 27, 2023. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Don Cox of Oxford Ohio; his son-in-law, Michael Rabette of San Francisco, CA; and his step-son Leonard Koerber of Casper, WY. He is survived by his wife, Marian Cox of Casper, WY; and children, Jennifer Rabette of San Antonio, TX; Carolyn Casey Dunn of Colorado Springs, CO, Michelle Koerber of Casper, WY; Lisa Koerber of Casper, WY; Kesa Sage of Arvada, CO; Adel Hanley of Casper WY; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life/ Open House will be held for family and friends on Sunday, April 2nd at his home from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Donations may be made in Bob's name to Natrona County Meals on Wheels, 1760 East 12th Street, Casper, WY 82601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
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