Scott Robert Cooper, 66, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, November 24, 1958, in Chicago, IL, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his residence in Belleville, IL.
Scott worked as a manager for AT&T. He was a coal miner at Monterey Coal Mine. He was an avid fisherman, excelled at yard work, and enjoyed gardening and riding his motorcycle. He pitched a perfect game in high school and enjoyed playing basketball and wiffle ball with his step children. He was also known for his Halloween set up for the neighborhood kids every year. Scott was a proud U.S. Marine Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Mother: Celine Cooper, nee Davies
- Brother: Joseph Cooper
Surviving are his:
- Former wife: Patricia Cooper of Belleville, IL
- Step-children
- Kristina Riddle of Colorado
- Douglas (Michelle) Riddle of Shiloh, IL
- Step-grandchildren
- Caleb Riddle
- Ethan Riddle
- Sister: Faith Sanderson of Springfield, IL
- Nephews
- Ryan Cooper of O’Fallon, IL
- Jared (Alissa) Cooper of Fairview Heights, IL
- Nieces
- Nicole (Jake) Schempp of Okawville, IL
- Veronica Sanderson
- Sarah Sanderson
- Great nieces and nephews
- Kaleb Bowers
- Kiley Bowers
- Kolby Joe Bowers
- Bryce Cooper
- Rylee Cooper
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society.
Services: According to his wishes, cremation was held. Private family interment.