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Donald Dean “Don” Cornish

Birth	:	2 Apr 1932 Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Apr 2020 Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8372000, -96.3799000
Description	:	Donald Cornish, 88, of rural Ireton, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 21, at Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, Iowa. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family graveside service will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery – Preston Township, rural Akron, Iowa with Reverend Trish Underberg officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Public viewing, with no family present, and limited to 10 people at a time practicing social distancing, will be at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le... Read More	Donald Cornish, 88, of rural Ireton, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 21, at Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, Iowa. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family graveside service will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery – Preston Township, rural Akron, Iowa with Reverend Trish Underberg officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Public viewing, with no family present, and limited to 10 people at a time practicing social distancing, will be at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Memorials can be made in Don’s name to St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery – Preston Township, rural Akron, Iowa. Donald Dean Cornish was born April 2, 1932 in rural Hawarden, Iowa, the son of Lucian and Irene (Borchers) Cornish. He attended country school until moving to California while his dad worked in the factories and shipyard during World War II. Upon returning to Iowa and the farm, he attended Hawarden High School where he excelled in football as their starting running back and were conference champions. He also ran track and a 10.3 100-yard dash. He was united in marriage to Donna Rae Pendleton on June 1, 1952 and went on to serve in the United States Navy from August 26, 1952 till his honorable discharge on June 26, 1954. Upon his return from the service, he started farming with his family, using his innovative way of farming practice. He put up terraces, contour farmed, and rotated crops. He raised both cattle and hogs with the help of his 4 sons. In 1974, his second eldest son, Curtis was killed in a very bad car accident. In 1976, after continued hard times for farming, drought, and low commodity prices, he turned over the farming business to his boys and purchased Lawrence Muth Caterpillar and excavation business. In the early 80’s due to a car accident of his own and declining health, Don started to slow down and retired in 1992, leaving the farming business to Barry and the Cat business to Greg. Don was a lifelong and active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church – Preston Township. He served as President of the Hawarden Gun Club and was an avid trap shooter. He also enjoyed taking the family out fishing on the Missouri River for walleye on his Lund boat. On a rainy day, Don enjoyed his trips to Ireton to catch up with pals at Jacks Feed Store. He also liked to play cards and was pretty darn good at it. But most of all, he enjoyed the times spent with his family, his children, and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of over 67 years, Donna Rae Cornish of rural Ireton; 3 sons: Greg (Doris) Cornish of Akron, IA, Barry Cornish of Craig, IA, and Bruce (Phayvanh) Cornish of Sioux Falls, SD; 8 grandchildren: BJ Cornish, Brett (Dana) Cornish, Jessica Cornish, Justin Cornish, Tony (Thumm) Chounramany, Tiffany Chounramany, Gema (Dan) Gutierrez, and Curtis Cornish; 5 great grandchildren; a sister in law: Chris Cornish of Milwaukee, WI; and 2 nieces and 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Curt Cornish; his parents, Lucian and Irene Cornish; his father and mother in law: Vern and Minnie (Utesch) Pendleton; his brother, Darrell Cornish; and sister in law and her husband, Imogene (Don) Dickman. [Source: Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa]

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Where is Donald Dean “Don” Cornish's memorial?
Donald Dean “Don” Cornish's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ruble, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Donald Dean “Don” Cornish death?
Donald Dean “Don” Cornish death on 21 Apr 2020 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald Dean “Don” Cornish's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8372000
Longitude: -96.3799000

Family Members:

Parent

Lucian N Cornish

(1911 - 1984)

Irene C Borchers Cornish

(1910 - 2004)

Siblings

Children

Curtis Gene Cornish

(1956 - 1974)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

2. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

3. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

4. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021

5. Saint Peter Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8081017, -96.2767029

6. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966

7. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

8. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

9. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

10. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

11. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

13. Hillside Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

15. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

16. Mount Hope Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

17. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

18. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

19. Union Creek Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

20. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

21. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

22. Westfield Township Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

23. Grace Hill Cemetery
Hawarden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0052986, -96.4708023

24. Liberty Perry Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6557999, -96.3893967