Pearle "Bud" Cook, Jr.

Pearle “Bud” Cook, Jr., 74, of Palisade and Aitkin, passed away January 29, 2025 in Riverwood Health Care Center.  He was born March 11, 1950 in Palisade to Pearle and Helen (Pratt) Cook, Sr.

Bud loved smoking, fishing, going to the casino and especially time with his family.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents.

Bud is survived by children, Russell (Deb) Fenstermaker of Aitkin and Amy Thacker of Aitkin; grandchildren, Starr Thacker, David and Ashley Fenstermaker, Eleri, Canada, Sarah and Joel Funersol; other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Bud’s life will be 2pm - 4pm Sat. Feb. 15, 2025 at the American Legion Lee Post #86 in Aitkin.  To leave a message of condolence, please visit:  www.srtfuneral..com.  Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

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