William "Bill" Lee Cooper, Sr.

William “Bill” Lee Cooper, Sr., 79, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 16, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Harry Cooper and Helen Hansen.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy for 6 years, serving on the USS Little Rock for 2 years until he was honorably discharged. Due to his love for boating and being on the water, he was a member and past commadore of the Nugent’s Canal Yacht Club. He owned and represented his trucking business for over 60 years until his retirement. He also enjoyed camping with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Carol (Dehmel) whom he married on August 19, 1967; children, Rhonda (Keith) Stewart, Lisa (Jerry) Mattingly, Trina (Spencer) Hershberger, William (Sabrina) Cooper, Jr., Chandra (Levi) Cooper, and Amanda (Rob) Cooper; fourteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Cheryl (Bobby) Landon and Kathy (David) Seman; brother, Mike (Linda) Cooper. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Paulette; and brothers, Harry Ray and Denny.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at La Pointe United Methodist Church, 7285 W. Harbor Road, Port Clinton, Ohio from 1 pm until a memorial service at 5 pm with Pastor Bruce Kent officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elara Caring Hospice, 3425 Executive Parkway, Unit 206, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Online condolences may be expressed at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Clinton, Ohio.