Jerry D. Cope Obituary
We bid farewell to Jerry D. Cope of Rapid City, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2024 at the age of 66. Jerry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Wilbert Cope; his parents-in-law, Arbie and Lucille Ronke; and his brothers-in-law, Rudy Wassenaar and Edward Ronke.
He is survived by: his mother Jean Cope Craft; his wife Lori; his daughters, Zoë Cope (John Sigmier), Leslie Custer (Christian) and Audrey Beck (Jordan); his siblings, James Cope (Jan), Marjorie Schmidt (Randy) and Marilyn Opitz (Greg); his in-laws, Marlowe Ronke (Nancy), Roxanne Nelson (Alan), Carla Voss (Jack) and Lisa Ronke; and his granddaughter Helen Custer. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made out to Lori Cope for the establishment of a memorial fund, and that memories and stories continue to be shared in celebration of his life.
