Dana Lynn Cook Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dana L. Cook, age 61, of Menomonie, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. He was born February 19, 1954 in Menomonie, WI to Norman A. and Lois (Tyrrell) Cook. He was raised in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1972. Dana served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. On March 16, 1974 Dana married Sharon Fisher. To this union two sons were born, Dasan and Dylan. They were later divorced. On April 18, 1997 he married Julie Stai in Menomonie. He was a romantic and loved showing his love to his wife. Dana previously worked for Huebsch Services for about 20 years, and was currently self-employed in food distribution. He loved spending time with his children and most importantly his grandchildren. He also enjoyed electronics, camping, playing cards, competition with his sons and tinkering in his garage. Dana was very proud of his sons; keeping others informed of their successes. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren who found him to be a loving, fun and a caring grandpa. Dana is survived by his wife, Julie; sons, Dasan and Dylan; step-daughters, Valerie (Josh) Svejcar and Nicole (Jacob) Verdon; grandchildren, Morgan and Everett Svejcar, Hunter, Abigail and Cody Verdon; his siblings, Gary Cook, Thomas (Phyllis) Cook, Dan Cook, and Rosemarie Bristol; his mother Lois Schultz and the Schultz family; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman; brother, Jeffrey; and sister-in-law Nancy Cook. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Pastor David Whelan officiating. There will be visitation at the funeral one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Dana Lynn Cook

February 19, 1954 - December 27, 2015