Wayne Eugene Cooper, age 72, of Escanaba passed away at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Wayne was born December 20, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked as a machinist for Lakeside Machine and a truck driver for Niagara Trucking. He was united in marriage to Wanda Mulhern Breault. He enjoyed hunting deer and raccoon, long country rides and dancing with Wanda and listening to her sing karaoke. He also enjoyed attending and working at the Porterfield County Music Festival.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Wanda and her children and grandchildren; his children, Jamie (Carrie) Cooper of Marinette, WI, Jennifer Cooper of Escanaba and Vickie (Allen) Dwyer of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Nichole and Ashley Stodola, Brandon Luedtke, Derek Arrowood, Clay and Cole Cooper; 10 great grandchildren; sister Charmaine (Ray Johnson) Baker of Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Gerald Robert of Cheboygan, MI and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Nadine Tallman, his first wife, Elizabeth (Doneau) Cooper, sister Sharlene Robert and his granddaughter, Kaylin Arrowood.
A Celebration of Wayne’s Life will be held at a later date.