Dr. Douglas L. Cook, DDS, 92, of Suring, died June 15, 2023, in Green Bay, after a short illness. Dr. Cook was born October 22, 1930, to Dr. Irving and Irene Cook of Gillett. Following graduation from Gillett High School, Dr. Cook attended Marquette School of Dentistry. Upon graduation from Marquette, Dr. Cook enlisted in the United States Air Force.
While stationed in Germany, Dr. Cook met and married his wife, Irene Dorr, who was also serving in the Air Force. After his military service, Dr. Cook returned to Wisconsin and took over his father’s dental practice in Breed. Dr. Cook had a passion for helping people through (painless) dentistry and holistic medicine for 62 years. Dr. Cook was fond of the saying, “I don’t have to practice dentistry anymore; I know what I am doing!”
Dr. Cook is survived by his four sons; Dr. Bruce Cook, DC, of Suring, Ranger (Renee) Cook of Sun Valley, Idaho, Flint (Jody) Cook, of Suring and Staber (Jamie) Cook, of Shawano. Dr. Cook is further survived by grandchildren, Brea (Eric) Murch, Ashley Cook, Kira and Miranda Cook; great-grandchildren, Morgan Huehnerfuss, Nicholas (Baylee) Boardman, Amari Cook, Mayla and Kaia Murch; and great-great-grandchild, Brynlee Boardman. Dr. Cook is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Dr. Cook was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene; sister, Amber (Bill) Schlosser; brother, Ranger; and granddaughter, Shawn Boardman.
A special thanks to Aurora Hospital Emergency Room staff and third floor ICU for their compassionate care.
Per Dr. Cook’s request, there will be no services.
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