1926
Calvin
2013
Calvin Cornwell
February 24, 1926 — February 23, 2013
Calvin Cornwell, age 86, Of St. Paul Park died Saturday morning February 23, 2013 at Southview Acres Health Care Center.
Calvin was born February 24, 1926 in Hannibal, Wisconsin the son of Earl & Meta (Dutzle) Cornwell. He was raised in Wisconsin. On July 1, 1947 he was united in marriage with Dolores Kitzhaber in Greenwood, Wisconsin. Calvin wa sa proud member of the United States Marine Corps in WWII, and served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW in St. Paul Park. Calvin enjoyed fishing.
He is the beloved husband of Dolores; loving father of Larry (Gayle), Tim (Sue), Andy (Lynn), Gordy; Kathy (Timothy) Gorr, Virgie; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother of Vernon (Avis), Leland (Ruth), Herbert (Debbie), Amelia Forster, Vera (Wallace) Kuehl, Gladys (Don) Mabie, Meta (Wayne) Murphy, Lois (Maynard) Hartschorn, Phyllis Mabie.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; son William; 2 sisters.
Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park and 9:30-10:30 Thursday at church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 Thursday at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 920 Holley, St. Paul Park. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Calvin was born February 24, 1926 in Hannibal, Wisconsin the son of Earl & Meta (Dutzle) Cornwell. He was raised in Wisconsin. On July 1, 1947 he was united in marriage with Dolores Kitzhaber in Greenwood, Wisconsin. Calvin wa sa proud member of the United States Marine Corps in WWII, and served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW in St. Paul Park. Calvin enjoyed fishing.
He is the beloved husband of Dolores; loving father of Larry (Gayle), Tim (Sue), Andy (Lynn), Gordy; Kathy (Timothy) Gorr, Virgie; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother of Vernon (Avis), Leland (Ruth), Herbert (Debbie), Amelia Forster, Vera (Wallace) Kuehl, Gladys (Don) Mabie, Meta (Wayne) Murphy, Lois (Maynard) Hartschorn, Phyllis Mabie.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; son William; 2 sisters.
Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park and 9:30-10:30 Thursday at church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 Thursday at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 920 Holley, St. Paul Park. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Visitation
Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park1201 Portland Avenue
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church920 Holley Avenue
St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Thursday, February 28, 2013
10:30 AM
Cemetery
Fort Snelling National Cemetery7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Thursday, February 28, 2013
1:30 PM
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