Dale F. Cornelius, 83, U.S. Army Veteran
Dale F. Cornelius, 83, of Avon Lake passed away Wednesday November 27, 2002 at St. John & West Shore Hospital, Westlake following a one-week illness. He was born July 8, 1919 in Elyria and moved to Avon Lake in 1957 coming from Ann Arbor Michigan. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and served in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant during World War II. Dale was employed as an engineer for Ford Motor Company for thirty years. He was a member of the Friends of the Avon Lake Library and treasurer for the Lively Avon Lakers. He enjoyed cooking and traveling.He is survived by two daughters, Karen Cornelius of England and Karol Cornelius of Kipton; two sons, Chris Cornelius of St. Ignatius, Michigan and Gary Cornelius of Galena, Ohio; and thirteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean (1986) and his parents, Albert G. and Edna (nee Eve) Cornelius.
Friends may call at the BUSCH-BURMEISTER FAMILY CHAPEL, 163 Avon-Belden Rd. from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Private Family Memorial Service will be held. Cremation by Busch Crematory. Memorial may be forwarded to the Charity of Choice.