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David T. Coopman, 74, of Moline, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at ProMedica, Moline.
A Funeral Mass was held 9:30 am Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Sacred Heart Church, Moline. Visitation was 4-6 pm, Friday at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111-1st St A, Moline. Entombment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Center for Belgian Culture or RI County Historical Society or the Moline Second Alarmers.
David was born February 8, 1948 in Moline, the son of William M. and Phyllis (Aswege) Coopman, Sr. He graduated from Moline High School in 1966 and St. Ambrose College in 1970, where he received a degree in Secondary Education.
David was an English Teacher at Moline High School for 7 years and later worked at several local radio and TV stations. He retired from Industrial Sales and Packaging.
David was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Moline, and Moline 2nd Alarmers for 48 years where he served as Secretary for over 20 years, Rock Island County Historical Society, where he served as President and Center for Belgian Culture. He enjoyed writing history, and was author of Quad City History and enjoyed golfing, especially in California.
Survivors include his brother, William (Sandra) Coopman, Jr., Tremont, IL; niece, Merry Sumer; nephew, Chris Coopman; special friend, Judy Carls, Palm Desert, CA and many cousins in the U.S. and Belgium.
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James Kron
Dave and I were brothers from different mothers. We met at Brownings Field Playground. Kenny Zeigler introduced us. When one of us were stumped on a topic, between the two of us we could almost always find an answer. It might not be the right answer, but at least we had an answer. Rest in Piece my friend Jim Kron
Tony Rees
Dave was a center of Moline.He was Mr.Moline.I shall miss him and his friendship. ..Tony ReesJane Rosborough (Jackson)
Dave and I were good friends! My most special memories of him are dancing at sock hops at John Deere Junior High School! Such fun times! Rest in peace to one of the best of Moline 🙏🏻 MHS 1966
John Boland
I didn't know Dave Coopman in high school. But later, I was grateful for his recollections of Moline broadcasters that appeared at Moline Memories--and for his loving recall of everything Moline. Who else would remember Jack Sontag tickling the ivories on Especially for You or Fat Pat Patterson on KSTT. When I attended the 2001 reunion, I think it was Dave who gave me the prize for having the youngest rugrat on the scene. Made me feel welcome in a crowd I hadn't seen since 1966.
Sonja Ingram (Hanneman)
Dave was somebody who was always there. Whenever I was stumped about a Moline historical fact, I called on Dave for a sure answer. We met at John Deere Jr. High but he was ever present all these years. I feel blessed to have called him friend. May he rest in peace.