Robert Cook

Robert “Bob” James Cook, age 80, of Danbury, WI passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at North Memorial Hospital.

He was born the son of Elmer and Lorraine Cook on August 23, 1940 in New Richmond, Wisconsin. He graduated from New Richmond High School in 1958. He dedicated his whole life to Cedar Lake Speedway as co-owner with his brothers. The track was sold in 2001, but he continued working at the track with his wife until his final lap. Bob’s hard work and dedication led to the Cook family being inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2018. While working at the track, he also worked for his family business of Cook & Sons Construction. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Ailport “Marj,” in 1962, they were inseparable for 58 years. He loved to spend his time up North hunting and fishing, riding motorcycle, and wintering in Florida. He loved his family with all his heart, and he treated everyone he knew as family. His smile was contagious and will continue to shine in the hearts of the people who loved him.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and twin brothers John and Joseph.

He is survived by his wife; children, Rick (Amy) Cook, Ron (Jeanne) Cook, Shelly (Jamie) Nutzmann; grandchildren, Brandon (Beth) Cook, Megan (Trent) Fitzer, Emily (Bryon VanDyke) Cook, Cassie (Ben Johnson) Cook, Morgan Cook, Alex Nutzmann, Allison Nutzmann; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Donna Skramstad-King, Ted (Sue) Cook, Gary (Jean) Cook, Jan (Larry) Dubois, Val Severson, Terri (Jerry) Hecht; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond on the eastside of the track. Prayer service at 1:30 PM with the celebration of life to follow from 2:00 - 5:00 PM.