Cooper Schwarze

Cooper Michael Schwarze, 2 years old, son of Michael David Schwarze and Lacy (Miller) Schwarze, was called to heaven Tuesday, July 14, 2015 after passing away at his home. Memorial services will be 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with Father Richard Weltin, officiant. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's N.I.C.U. at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Cooper was born June 20, 2013 in Springfield, IL. He had recently celebrated his 2nd birthday with a big pool party with all of his friends and family. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lacy of Decatur, IL; grandparents Colby and Sue Schwarze and Ron and Gwen Miller, all of Decatur; uncles Mark (Karson) Schwarze of Decatur, IL; Nick (Krista) Schwarze of Mahomet, IL; great grandparents June Miller, Sam and Jackie Yonker, all of Decatur, and Juanita (Joe) Ware of San Antonio, TX; cousins Louie, Vivian, and Kameron; and several great Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great grandfathers R.D. Schwarze and Louis H. Miller, Jr., and great grandparents Wayne and Sue Grotjan. Cooper was a happy, smart, sweet and lovable little boy, who always had the biggest smile on his face. He had an outstanding vocabulary and was constantly talking and asking questions. He loved so many things: tractors, combines, big trucks, bulldozers, excavators, and playing with his buddy, Baby Louie. Cooper especially loved ranger rides with Mommy, and he always wanted her to hold him. He wanted to do anything and everything Daddy was doing around the farm, and they especially liked going on Jeep rides together. He loved Grandpa "Won's" (Ron's) Harley Davidson motorcycle and punching bag; riding in the tractor and looking at the cuckoo clock with Grandpa Colby; swimming and reading the Blue Truck book with Grandma "Shuggie" (Sue); and chasing bunnies and eating cherries with Grandma Gwen and her dog, Heidi. Coop adored all animals, and loved playing with his doggies, Augie and Lucy, and his kitty cats. He also loved playing hide and seek and watching Elmo! His favorite meal was mac and cheese, green beans, and fruit of any kind. Cooper enjoyed going to school at Kids-N-Fitness North, where they said he was quite the class clown! Cooper brought so much joy, happiness, and love to his family and everyone who knew him. He loved his mommy with all of his heart, and his Daddy was his very best friend in the world. They deeply loved him and were so proud - he will always be their perfect little boy. He didn't know a stranger, and anyone who met him immediately knew how special he was. We did not have near enough time with him, but we are so blessed to have had him in our lives and are better for knowing him. His memories will be forever in our hearts. He is our precious little angel. "
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