Ronald Earl Cook

March 11, 1944 - December 6, 2020

Ronald Earl Cook, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away December 6, 2020. He was born March 11, 1944 in Rochester, IN, to the late Donald Earl and Marjorie Alice Brubaker Cook. Ron grew up in Angola, IN, and received his B.S. in Accounting from Trine University (formerly Tri-State). He became a licensed CPA in 1969 and co-founded Dunbar, Cook and Shepard in 1974, remaining a partner until his retirement in 2012. Ron continued working several more tax seasons with select clients. Ron was preceded in death by his first wife of 39 years, Kay August Cook of Pleasant Lake, IN. Ron was an avid hunter, fisherman, Notre Dame football and IU basketball fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, beating others at cribbage, winters in Florida and summers on his farm. Ron was a member of Castleton United Methodist Church. Ron is survived by his wife, Debbie Cook; son, Lance Cook (Kelly); daughter, Rhonda Tabacchi (Jeff); step-daughters, Jennifer Pacourek (Chris), Michelle Crose (Brad) and Christine Croxall (Jarrett Anthony); and numerous grandchildren. Unfortunately, all onsite services are limited to family members due to COVID restrictions. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 11:00am EST. Please join us for this service virtually by clicking on the following link… https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/34989437. A Celebration of Life will be announced when it is felt to be safe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s memory to Trine University (Ron Cook Accounting Scholarship), Ducks Unlimited, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America or the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.