Gayle Cook, philanthropist and co-founder of Cook companies, dies at 91

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2 thoughts on “Gayle Cook, philanthropist and co-founder of Cook companies, dies at 91

  1. The restoration of West Baden and French Lick were a gift to Indiana that will live for a very long time. If you haven’t been there you should go!!! Thank-you to the Cooks for the many things they did for our state!!

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