Background
III, David Charles Cook, was born on June 11, 1912 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of David Charles, Junior and Frances Lois (Kerr) C.
III, David Charles Cook, was born on June 11, 1912 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of David Charles, Junior and Frances Lois (Kerr) C.
Student, Occidental College, 1932. Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1934. Doctor of Letters, Judson College, 1965.
Chairman board, David C. Cook Public Company (founded by grandfather 1875), Elgin, Illinois, 1934; editor-in-chief of its 35 curriculum publications, David C. Cook Public Company.
Director youth study tour Cultural Travel Foundation, 1955. Vice president Elgin Council Churches, 1954, president, 1956-1957. Governing board Elgin Community Chest.
President David C. Cook Foundation. Trustee Conference Point Camp, Judson College, Elgin, Laubach Literacy, Immanuel United Church of Christ. Member Phi Kappa Psi.
Married Nancy L. Nagel, November 11, 1983. Children: Margaret Anne, Martha L., Bruce L., Gregory D., Rebecca. 1 stepson: Todd Erin Cahill.