Obituary of Cherie L. Coogan

Cherie L. Coogan age 57 of Waukesha, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Cherie was born in Waukesha on August 28, 1955, the daughter of Bobby and Mavis (Himebauch) McDonald. She was united in marriage in January of 2006 to Edgar J. Coogan Jr.. Cherie loved gardening and was known as a master gardener. She also enjoyed listening to live music, dancing, cooking, and good times. But most of all Cherie loved her family and enjoyed life. Cherie is survived by her loving husband, Edgar J. Coogan Jr., children, Amber R., Dustin W., Leah L., and Ryan N. Miller, step-daughter, Dana L. Kasten, one granddaughter, Ariana, and her loving mother, Mavis McDonald. Also surviving are three brothers, Robby W. McDonald, Kenny R. (Kristin) McDonald, Michael D. (Karen) McDonald, and sister Penny R. (Michael) Maier. Cherie is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby McDonald, daughter, Amanda Ray Miller, step-daughter, Sarah Joan Miller, and a brother, Donny G. McDonald. The visitation for Cherie will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2013, from 12p.m. NOON until the 4:00p.m. funeral service at Cesarz, Charapata, and Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188. The Reverend Pete Peterson will be officiating. Flowers appreciated, but memorial contributions in honor of Cherie may be given to the American Cancer Society, N19W24350 Riverwood Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188, 1-262-523-5500. Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For further information, please call 262 542 6609, or for directions, an online obituary, or to leave a condolence, please visit www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com.