Cooper’s courage inspires endowment for Trinity Teachers

Cooper’s courage inspires endowment for Trinity Teachers

DICKINSON — Cooper Craig-Mellmer’s life was short, but his impact on the Dickinson community far surpassed his 11 years. On Dec. 13, 2024, Cooper lost his hard-fought battle with cancer — a fight he had waged since 2020. On June 19, 2025, at Heart River Golf Course, Trinity Catholic Schools hosted the Super Cooper Memorial Golf Scramble in his honor. The idea came from Dickinson Catholic School board member Zared Lefor, who realized the school h…