Robert John Cooper, 64 of Minot died July 20, 2012. Bob was born on July 27, 1947 in Thorold, Ontario, Canada. His family moved to Minot in 1951 where he attended and graduated from Minot High School in 1967 and had recently attended Minot State University. He served in the US Navy. Bob married Barbara Weltikol on June 15, 1967 and they made their home in minot where Bob was employed in the concrete construction business. Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barb, sons Troy and Paul.