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Robert L. “Bob” Cornelius

Birth	:	23 Mar 1929 Whitewater, Butler County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	3 Nov 2013 Whitewater, Butler County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Whitewater Cemetery, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9550018, -97.1699982
Plot	:	2nd row west of east drive
Description	:	Veteran: Korean War Father: George Ellsworth Cornelius 1878-1958 Mother: Alice Margaret Corman 1891-1976 Married: Betty Lou M. Cornelius Children: Robert W., Sharlene, Randy, Karen, Carol. Siblings: Margaret, George, Lawrence, Jacob "Jake", Charles, Joseph "Joe", Mildred, ., Wilma. Robert L. "Bob" Cornelius was born March 23, 1929, to George E. and Alice M. (Corman) Cornelius at Whitewater, Kansas. Bob was the eighth of nine children. He attended the Brainerd Grade School and graduated from Whitewater High School in 1947. After graduating from high schoo1, he went to work for the D. Resnik Motor Company. After working there for three years, the Korean Conflict began, so he and... Read More	Veteran: Korean War Father: George Ellsworth Cornelius 1878-1958 Mother: Alice Margaret Corman 1891-1976 Married: Betty Lou M. Cornelius Children: Robert W., Sharlene, Randy, Karen, Carol. Siblings: Margaret, George, Lawrence, Jacob "Jake", Charles, Joseph "Joe", Mildred, ., Wilma. Robert L. "Bob" Cornelius was born March 23, 1929, to George E. and Alice M. (Corman) Cornelius at Whitewater, Kansas. Bob was the eighth of nine children. He attended the Brainerd Grade School and graduated from Whitewater High School in 1947. After graduating from high schoo1, he went to work for the D. Resnik Motor Company. After working there for three years, the Korean Conflict began, so he and four of his friends and his brother, Joe, enlisted in the Navy. He served aboard the USS Cascade, AD-16 and was later transferred to the Pentagon motor pool. The highlight of his time at the Pentagon was to become the chauffeur for Admiral James Fife, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations. After leaving the Pentagon, Bob was transferred to Kodiak, Alaska, Naval Air Station. He arrived there in April of 1953, and in June, he was able to have his wife Betty brought there to join him. They had many enjoyable times there picnicking, hunting, and best of all, the fishing for trout and salmon. Bob's enlistment was up and he was transferred back to Seattle, Washington, where he received his honorable discharge. After returning to Whitewater, Dan Resnik owned the Skelly Service station and leased it to Bob. He operated the service station for several years, but did not see a future in it, as at that time there were six service stations in Whitewater. After some thought, he took the test to become a Newton Firefighter. He was the only one to pass of nine applicants. He truly enjoyed his nearly 20 years of service with the department. After retiring from the Newton Fire Department, he purchased his mother's home and moved back to rural Whitewater. He maintained a 38 head cow-calf operation. Along with raising his herd, he was a custom hay cutter, and sold many ricks of firewood in the Newton and Wichita area. Bob loved being with people and was very active in the community. He served as Commander for two years with the Newton American Legion, served one year as National Committeeman, served three years as the Boys State Chairman, and was a member of the American Legion for nearly 60 years. He was also a life member of the Newton Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a 30 plus year member of the 40 & 8 Club. Last but not least, he was the president of the Whitewater Lions Club for a number of years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Margaret Cade, George, Lawrence, Jake, Charles and Joe Cornelius; and the mother of his children, Betty Cornelius. He is survived by his 5 children: Robert W. Cornelius (Gina) of Kansas City, Missouri; Sharlene Cook of Wichita; Randy Cornelius (Chauncey Wyant) of Whitewater; Karen Patterson (Tony) of Augusta; and Carol Altay (Melvin LaCoe) of Sterling; numerous grandchildren and their families; and sisters, Mildred Brown and Wilma Carter both of Brainerd. He will be greatly missed by his family and a host of friends.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Robert L. “Bob” Cornelius's memorial?
Robert L. “Bob” Cornelius's memorial is located at: Whitewater Cemetery, Harvey County, USA.
When did Robert L. “Bob” Cornelius death?
Robert L. “Bob” Cornelius death on 3 Nov 2013 in Whitewater, Butler County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert L. “Bob” Cornelius's memorial?
Latitude: 37.9550018
Longitude: -97.1699982

Family Members:

Parent

George Ellsworth Cornelius

(1878 - 1958)

Alice Margaret Corman Cornelius

(1891 - 1976)

Spouse

Betty Lou M. Cornelius

(1931 - 1998)

Ruth Ann Stadler Sacks Cornelius

(1929 - 2008)

Siblings

Lawrence E. Cornelius

(1915 - 2006)

Charles E. “Bus” Cornelius

(1916 - 2009)

Jacob Wayne Cornelius

(1918 - 2002)

Children

Sharlene Dea Cornelius Cook

(1956 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Whitewater Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9550018, -97.1699982

2. Swiss Cemetery
Whitewater, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9799995, -97.1343994

3. Harder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9593800, -97.1161600

4. Emmaus Mennonite Church South Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9569000, -97.0951000

5. Old Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0128870, -97.1859870

6. Brainerd Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9566994, -97.0932999

7. Joseph Golden Gravesite
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Coordinate: 37.9698700, -97.2456600

8. Emmaus Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9855200, -97.0989400

9. Green Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8842010, -97.1694031

10. Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0289800, -97.1803300

11. Horace Hayes Gravesite
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Coordinate: 38.0435950, -97.1757810

12. Missionary Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0581017, -97.1622009

13. Pleasant View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0499992, -97.1153030

14. Shafer Cemetery
Potwin, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9075012, -97.0483017

15. Adams Family Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9850311, -97.0330963

16. Potwin Cemetery
Potwin, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9423027, -97.0250702

17. Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church Cemetery
Valley Center, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8408012, -97.1977997

18. Fairmount Lonestar Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0285500, -97.0514200

19. McGill Cemetery
Potwin, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9188995, -97.0246964

20. Harvey County Memorial
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0716090, -97.2184190

21. Union Cemetery
Benton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8314018, -97.1331024

22. Zion Cemetery
Elbing, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0783005, -97.1160965

23. Haldeman Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9989014, -97.0132980

24. 101 Club Cemetery
Valley Center, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8697132, -97.3141009