About Bob

Robert Daniel “Bob” Cooney, age 82 of Castle Rock, Colorado passed away on October 5, 2023. Bob was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard and Mary Cooney on December 19, 1940.

 

Bob attended high school at Omaha Creighton Prep and graduated in 1958. After high school, Bob attended college and served in the Army Reserves. Bob married Maureen Brennan on January 2, 1965. Bob and Maureen were together for a wonderful 58 years.

 

Bob worked for Physicians Mutual Insurance Company for many years. He also worked at the Plattsmouth Journal as a proofreader, which he greatly enjoyed.

 

Bob was an avid reader, delighted in music and singing and loved to play and watch sports. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Nebraska football fan. He was a coach for each of his children in basketball, baseball and softball, and was also an enthusiastic spectator at his children and grandchildren’s sports and activities.

 

Bob was an active member of St. Bernard’s and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Churches in Omaha and St. Francis of Assisi in Castle Rock. Bob was a proud member of the choir, the Knights of Columbus and the Cursillo Movement.

 

Bob is survived by his wife Maureen, children Sheila (Dave) Spiecker, Angie (Dave) Kirschbaum, Dan (Tracy) Cooney and grandchildren Caleb Cooney, Gannon (Taylor) Cooney, Emma Kirschbaum and Joseph Kirschbaum. Bob also had two great grandchildren, Forrest and Willow Cooney. 

 

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by those he loved and those who loved him in return.

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True Impact is currently working on finishing a security wall at Salem Christian School in Nakyenyi, Uganda.  This wall was started in 2022, but we have since lacked the funds to complete the wall.  The wall is necessary to keep the children staying in the dormitories safe.  The wall will keep out unwanted 'guests' as well as snakes and other critters.  The government of Uganda is requiring this wall to be completed in order for the school to continue next year.  We need approximately $30,000 to complete the wall.  Any amount you give will help us reach our goal.