Richard Lee Cornwell

        Richard (Dick) L. Cornwell, age 78, of Stanton,MI (Formerly of Holt, MI), died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital.
        Richard was born September 24, 1934 in Holt, the son of Clayton Donald and Thelma (Simington) Cornwell.  After graduating high school, he served his country in the US Army in Korea.  He married Mary M. Marks on April 19, 1957 in Holt.  For several years he worked as a mason and brick layer in Lansing and Holt.  Dick was a proud member of The American Legion, Post 238, in Holt and the VFW in Sheridan, MI.
       Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary;  his children, Tara Cornwell of Lansing, Lorrie (Darrell) Polinkus of Bellingham, WA. Clayton Cornwell (Dna) of Stanton, Lance (Sarah) Cornwell of Holt; his grandchildren, Brook, Holly,Christopher, Samantha, Alexandra, Melissa and Christine; and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by sister-in-laws Della Altscheffel, Jane Cummings and Losia Marks and many nieces and nephews.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brother (Merle), and sister (Barb).
        A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, January 24 at the Barden Funeral Home in Stanton, with Berniece R. Sorrels, Associate Ministry Pastoral Leader at Faith Lutheran Church in Sidney, officiating.  Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until time of service.

Comments

[Jan and Gary]

You will be missed Uncle Dick!! So many fun-filled days on Derby Lake along with many others. I'm sure you're having quite the reunion now, soaring with the Angels...........

[Sue Beahrs]

My love, prayers and support are with all of you at this difficult time. Tara - my love is especially with you dear friend.
Sue Beahrs
Kokomo, IN

[Mary Mackey]

Dear Tara,my sincere sympathy in the loss of your beloved Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Eva Mayer]

Dear Tara.. I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time (and continue always). He will always be with you, walking by your side, watching over you. Keep him close in your heart. Love and hugs. Eva Mayer (Canada)

[Marge Kitch]

Sincere sympathies Tara to you and your family on the passing of your dear father. Such a sad time, but I hope the memories of the fun times you had together will help you get through it. Love you!

[Frank Rademacher]

Dick;
You were a good neighbor and a great cribbage player.
You will be missed by Cheryl & I

[karen hixson]

Mary and Tara, I want to extend my sympathies to you both,and especially to you Mary, I have fun memories of you and Dick("big") from our days together on 3 south! You are in my thoughts. Karen Hixson

[Teresa, Len, and Adam]

Sitting here watching football and thinking of our greatest 'fan'. Uncle Dick made each of us feel so special; we will miss him terribly. Hugs and kisses to all of you. Love you.

[Perr Meyers]

Tara and Mary,
You are in my thoughts.
Perr

[Pam]

Dear Mrs Cornwell, So deeply sorry to read about the lost of your husband. May the God of comfort, support you during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)

[gloria sheldon young]

It really saddens me when I read about the passing of my Holt School classmates. I remember both Mary and Dick very well. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Gloria

[Janis & Rick Cook]

My heart goes out to all of you. Mary, I am so sorry you lost your soul mate. Dick was such a kind and gentle person. Rick and I will most certainly miss him. But, he did leave a wonderful living legacy in all of you, his family. He was a wonderful father and he was also a skilled craftsman. He has left his mark on so many things at home. We don't have look far to see something he crafted, they will always remind us of him. We will always remember him fondly and care deeply for you, Mary.

[Bernice "Deno" Sorrels, Faith Lutheran, Sidney]

Dear family, May God grant you peace in your hearts - and joy in the memory of your loved one. God's steadfast love continues to support you in the days ahead. Blessings.