Gary Robert Cooley

Published January 25, 2022 at 2:23 PM

Gary Robert Cooley of Brainerd, MN, 61 years old, died peacefully in his home in Richmond, MN, January 16th, 2022 at 10:15 am, with his new Bride Debi at his side.

He is survived by his wife Debi (Johnson) Cooley. Step-son Nic Johnson, Moorhead. Daughter Jeni (Nate) Weiland, Brainerd. Daughter Jadene (Josh) Volkers, Richmond. Son Josh (Kristine) Cooley, Rochester. Mother Judy Cooley, Brainerd. Brother Doug Cooley, Brainerd. Sister Karen (John Collins) Cooley, Brainerd. And 13 grandchildren. As well as an abundance of Friends.

Gary is now at peace joining his Father-Robert Cooley, Sister-Janelle, and grandson-James, along with all his grandparents.

A memorial service for Gary will be February 7th at 11:00 am at The Waters Church in Sartell, MN.

In lieu of flowers, Gary’s family requests cash donations instead, to be given to a Recovery Rehabilitation Organization.