Frank & Ruth Cook

Frank N. Cook was born September 27, 1910 in Kenton. He graduated from Kenton High School in 1928. He married Ruth E. Barrett who as born February 16, 1914 in Goshen Township. She graduated from Kenton High School in 1932. They were married October 16, 1932. He worked as a mechanic and for Ohio Power before serving the Navy 1943 thru 1946. Upon discharge from the Navy he started Cook’s Garage and continued with that until 1964, when he became a Nationwide Insurance Agent. He served on the Kenton City Council for several years and was Mayor of Kenton from 1965 thru 1975. He also served as secretary of Grove Cemetery 1960 thru 1975. Ruth was a bookkeeper for Cook’s Garage and his nationwide business. Upon their retirement in 1975, they moved to Cessna Township where Frank enjoyed farming, his boxer dog and his horses. Ruth continued her enjoyment of raising beautiful roses and county life.