Cooper Bradly Dorge
August 23, 2011 ~ June 24, 2024
Cooper Bradly Dorge, 12, of Westphalia, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at the family farm.
He was born August 23, 2011, in Jefferson City, the son of Jacob Michael and Amanda Lynn (Scheulen) Dorge.
Cooper was currently attending St. Joseph Catholic School in Westphalia where he was entering the 7th grade. He enjoyed playing baseball, PAL football, and competing in archery. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he enjoyed being an acolyte server.
Cooper’s love for the water was evident in every splash - whether swimming, boating, skiing, or bow fishing. The laughter that echoed as he drove around on the golf cart will forever linger in our hearts. In moments of leisure, Cooper found enjoyment with video games on his X-Box, where his imagination knew no bounds. A young man of remarkable diligence and a laid-back demeanor, he embraced each day with a spirited determination.
Survivors include his parents, Jacob and Amanda Dorge, Westphalia; two siblings, Wyatt Dorge and Vayda Dorge; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Beverly Scheulen, St. Elizabeth; paternal grandparents, James and Vicki Dorge, Folk; maternal great-grandfather, Walter Schwartz, Argyle; paternal great-grandparents, George and Rose Dorge, Taos; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that were like family.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Teresa Schwartz; maternal great-grandparents, George and Elizabeth Scheulen; paternal great-grandparents, James and Kay Verslues; and cousin, Bradley Verslues (who Cooper was named after).
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Westphalia.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Dylan Schrader and the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, VG concelebrating.
Burial will in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the MU Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Columbia.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Westphalia. trimblefunerals.com
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So very sorry for your family’s loss and prayers for comfort and peace.
What a wonderful young man that you took very good care of. He was loved very much from dad and mom and the rest of his family. There will be pain for awhile but remember the good things and use the love of God to get you through this time of sorrow. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Please know you’re all in our thoughts and prayers. We will always cherish our times together on the river and at ball games. Special thoughts for my dear friend and classmate Vicki. RIP ever so beloved Cooper Bradley Dorge! 💙
Words can’t describe how sorry I am for your loss. He was such a fun loving sweet soul. He will be truly missed at the river. I will forever remember him as the “cooper tone baby”. I always thought of that commercial whenever I saw him. White blonde hair and very tan skin from enjoying that river. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. 💙🙏🏼
Please know that your beautiful family is in our prayers. Cooper was a friendly polite young boy with a big smile and always a wave for us as he zipped past our cabin. May God give you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Grant Garske, Federated has purchased Essence of Heaven for Cooper Dorge
So so sorry for your loss
May peace come to your family. Prayers and sympathy for all.
Vicki and family
My heartfelt sympathy, prayers and thoughts with you and your family
Winger Service has purchased Palm Plant for Cooper Dorge
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Catholic School Office has purchased Meadow Fresh for Cooper Dorge
Vicki & Jim and your family. My sincere condolences 💐 coming your way! Remember the good times.
Do not know Cooper or the family, but my heart goes out to your family.
There are no words that can express the depth of sorrow I feel for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very, very sorry for you loss of your son😔😔🙏🙏
Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers! We are so sorry for your loss! There are no words!😢
Kaitlyn, Jay, Derek Holtmeyer has purchased 8″ Dishgarden for Cooper Dorge
So sorry to hear this.
Prayers to your families.
Brian, Megan, Jeremiah, Izzy has purchased Loving Embrace for Cooper Dorge
Praying for the entire family as you mourn the loss of Cooper. May the Lord provide strength and solace for the days ahead through the loving support of friends, family, and the entire church community.
Praying for the entire family as you mourn the loss of Cooper. May the Lord provide strength and solace for the days ahead through the loving support of friends, family, and the entire church community.
We do not know the family. But we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of this young man. Your family and the friends of Coopers are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP AND FLY HIGH COOPER!!
Prayers for Coopers family and friends. May the love of family and friends help you through this most difficult time. Treasure all the great memories. May he Rest In Peace!! You have our deepest sympathy.
We are praying for Cooper’s family and friends. May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time.
Sending deepest sympathies ,,,,
So very sorry for your loss of your son.
Hugs and prayers.
I used to ride the bus with Cooper. I went to Fatima. We were in thr same grade. If my I pad could charge, I wish I could share the hilarious videos I took with him on the bus. I’m only finding thid iut a month later… People found him obnoxious, but that’s what made him funny to me. He’s in a better place now. Fly high, Dorge Kid🕊
I didn’t personally know him but he was always the class clown