Douglas Allen "Coop" Cooper of Manchester

Douglas Allen “Coop” Cooper, 82, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood, Iowa. Doug was born on December 16, 1943, in Manchester, the son of Clyde and LeaVon (Phelps) Cooper. Doug was a 1963 graduate of Manchester High School. He served honorably in the United States Army, based in Germany, during the Vietnam War.

Doug was married to Janice Leonard. One son was born to this union. The couple later divorced. On November 23, 1985, Doug was united in marriage to Lynn Heims Ash. Doug managed a clothing store in Monticello. He then completed training and worked in plumbing and heating. Later, Doug bought and operated Bushnell Plumbing and Heating in Manchester. He then worked in sales and services for Sears, Arjays, and Unlimited Services, and as a job coach until his retirement in 2016.

Doug was a longtime member of the Manchester American Legion. He held a seat on the Manchester City Council for 12 years and was a member of the Optimist Club. Doug liked 1957 Chevys. He was a member of the Manchester Rec Center Board and volunteered many hours at the check-in desk. Doug was also a ballroom dance instructor. He enjoyed ballroom dancing, golfing, playing cards, being a jokester, and helping with Little League. Doug loved his family and spending time with them.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Lynn Cooper of Manchester; a son, Scott (Rashell) Cooper of Scottsdale, Arizona; two daughters, Cristy (Brad) Gardner and Stacy Ash, all of Manchester; four grandchildren, Devon (Joshua) McCraney, Austin Gardner, Cody (Brian) Gardner, and Bella (Matthew) Mattick; sisters-in-law, Sandy Cooper of Tama and Carol Cooper of Manchester; many nieces and nephews; and numerous Heims / Welch family members.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim Cooper and Gary Cooper; and a niece, Kari Cooper.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Manchester Methodist Church in Manchester, Iowa.

Visitation: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa. Friends may also call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church on Monday.

Interment with Military Rites: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa