Robert Lee Cornelius Sr.
June 9, 1954 – March 19, 2017
Robert Cornelius Sr., of Guilford, passed away Sunday March 19th 2017. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Betty (Horstman) Cornelius; his two sons, Major Robert (Liz) Cornelius Jr. of Fort Hood, TX, and Bryan (Abby) Cornelius of Lawrenceburg; and five grandchildren. He also leaves six siblings Allan Cornelius of Cincinnati, Betty Cornelius of Lawrenceburg, Mary Christine (Mark) Eckstein of Monrovia, IN, Timothy Cornelius of Lawrenceburg, Harry Cornelius Jr. of Lawrenceburg, and Rick (Lori) Cornelius of Bright. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents Harry Cornelius Sr, and Ruth (Lingg) Cornelius; and brother Kelly Cornelius.
Bob grew up on Mt. Pleasant Rd, and graduated North Dearborn High School 1972. Bob spent over 20 years volunteering as a coach for local youth football leagues. He also was an avid coon hunter. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Visitation is Saturday, March 25, from 9:00-11:30 at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home, Mass of Christian Burial is at St. Martin Church, All Saints Parish, Yorkville, Indiana at 12:00.
Memorials: Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation, Miller-York Fire Dept.