James B. “Brad” Cornelius
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James B. “Brad” Cornelius, 94, Easton, Missouri passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at his home.
He was born January 30, 1921 in Easton, Missouri where he has been a lifelong resident.
He attended elementary school Class of 1934 in a one room school house for grades 1-8 and had the same teacher for the eight years. He then graduated from Central High School Class of 1938. Brad attended St. Joseph Junior College Class of 1940 for two years and graduated from the University of Missouri Class of 1942 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Public Administration.
Brad worked at the War Production Board in Washington, D.C and was a Junior Statistician.
Brad enlisted in the United States Coast Guard October 1942. He served on three different ships in the Atlantic Theater, Anti-Submarine and Convoy escort duty. He was Command airy officer of the United States Coast Guard Anemone when he was released to inactive duty at Staten Island New York with a rank of full Lieutenant in March of 1946.
As a civilian he returned to Missouri and married Lyndall Seiberling on February 22, 1947 in Mitchellville, Iowa. He engaged in dairy farming in the San Antonio Community, east of St. Joseph until he retired in 1989.
Mr. Cornelius was a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 37 in Stewartsville, Missouri, Hugh De Payens Commandery No.4, K.T. and Mitchell Chapter No. 14, R.A.M. and Moila Shrine of St. Joseph. He was also a volunteer with Hands of Hope Hospice for 24 years. Brad enjoyed his family, his garden, cracking walnuts and pecans, and raising big turnips.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mona (Lehmkuhl) Cornelius.
Survivors include: wife, Lyndall; three children, Dr. Jim Cornelius, Chicago, Illinois, Kaye L. Rutter (Mike), Little Rock, Arkansas and Susan Cornelius Powers (Brent), St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, John Mark Rutter, Anna Warren, Elizabeth Zenone, Katherine Rutter, James Rutter, Grace Rutter, Max Powers and Boyd Powers; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Harry H. Cornelius, Jr., Easton, Missouri.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
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James B. “Brad” Cornelius, 94, Easton, Missouri passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at his home.
He was born January 30, 1921 in Easton, Missouri where he has been a lifelong resident.
He attended elementary school Class of 1934 in a one room school house for grades 1-8 and had the same teacher for the eight years. He then graduated from Central High School Class of 1938. Brad attended St. Joseph Junior College Class of 1940 for two years and graduated from the University of Missouri Class of 1942 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Public Administration.
Brad worked at the War Production Board in Washington, D.C and was a Junior Statistician.
Brad enlisted in the United States Coast Guard October 1942. He served on three different ships in the Atlantic Theater, Anti-Submarine and Convoy escort duty. He was Command airy officer of the United States Coast Guard Anemone when he was released to inactive duty at Staten Island New York with a rank of full Lieutenant in March of 1946.
As a civilian he returned to Missouri and married Lyndall Seiberling on February 22, 1947 in Mitchellville, Iowa. He engaged in dairy farming in the San Antonio Community, east of St. Joseph until he retired in 1989.
Mr. Cornelius was a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 37 in Stewartsville, Missouri, Hugh De Payens Commandery No.4, K.T. and Mitchell Chapter No. 14, R.A.M. and Moila Shrine of St. Joseph. He was also a volunteer with Hands of Hope Hospice for 24 years. Brad enjoyed his family, his garden, cracking walnuts and pecans, and raising big turnips.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mona (Lehmkuhl) Cornelius.
Survivors include: wife, Lyndall; three children, Dr. Jim Cornelius, Chicago, Illinois, Kaye L. Rutter (Mike), Little Rock, Arkansas and Susan Cornelius Powers (Brent), St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, John Mark Rutter, Anna Warren, Elizabeth Zenone, Katherine Rutter, James Rutter, Grace Rutter, Max Powers and Boyd Powers; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Harry H. Cornelius, Jr., Easton, Missouri.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
James B. “Brad” Cornelius
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James B. “Brad” Cornelius, 94, Easton, Missouri passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at his home.
He was born January 30, 1921 in Easton, Missouri where he has been a lifelong resident.
He attended elementary school Class of 1934 in a one room school house for grades 1-8 and had the same teacher for the eight years. He then graduated from Central High School Class of 1938. Brad attended St. Joseph Junior College Class of 1940 for two years and graduated from the University of Missouri Class of 1942 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Public Administration.
Brad worked at the War Production Board in Washington, D.C and was a Junior Statistician.
Brad enlisted in the United States Coast Guard October 1942. He served on three different ships in the Atlantic Theater, Anti-Submarine and Convoy escort duty. He was Command airy officer of the United States Coast Guard Anemone when he was released to inactive duty at Staten Island New York with a rank of full Lieutenant in March of 1946.
As a civilian he returned to Missouri and married Lyndall Seiberling on February 22, 1947 in Mitchellville, Iowa. He engaged in dairy farming in the San Antonio Community, east of St. Joseph until he retired in 1989.
Mr. Cornelius was a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 37 in Stewartsville, Missouri, Hugh De Payens Commandery No.4, K.T. and Mitchell Chapter No. 14, R.A.M. and Moila Shrine of St. Joseph. He was also a volunteer with Hands of Hope Hospice for 24 years. Brad enjoyed his family, his garden, cracking walnuts and pecans, and raising big turnips.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mona (Lehmkuhl) Cornelius.
Survivors include: wife, Lyndall; three children, Dr. Jim Cornelius, Chicago, Illinois, Kaye L. Rutter (Mike), Little Rock, Arkansas and Susan Cornelius Powers (Brent), St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, John Mark Rutter, Anna Warren, Elizabeth Zenone, Katherine Rutter, James Rutter, Grace Rutter, Max Powers and Boyd Powers; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Harry H. Cornelius, Jr., Easton, Missouri.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
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James B. “Brad” Cornelius, 94, Easton, Missouri passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at his home.
He was born January 30, 1921 in Easton, Missouri where he has been a lifelong resident.
He attended elementary school Class of 1934 in a one room school house for grades 1-8 and had the same teacher for the eight years. He then graduated from Central High School Class of 1938. Brad attended St. Joseph Junior College Class of 1940 for two years and graduated from the University of Missouri Class of 1942 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Public Administration.
Brad worked at the War Production Board in Washington, D.C and was a Junior Statistician.
Brad enlisted in the United States Coast Guard October 1942. He served on three different ships in the Atlantic Theater, Anti-Submarine and Convoy escort duty. He was Command airy officer of the United States Coast Guard Anemone when he was released to inactive duty at Staten Island New York with a rank of full Lieutenant in March of 1946.
As a civilian he returned to Missouri and married Lyndall Seiberling on February 22, 1947 in Mitchellville, Iowa. He engaged in dairy farming in the San Antonio Community, east of St. Joseph until he retired in 1989.
Mr. Cornelius was a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 37 in Stewartsville, Missouri, Hugh De Payens Commandery No.4, K.T. and Mitchell Chapter No. 14, R.A.M. and Moila Shrine of St. Joseph. He was also a volunteer with Hands of Hope Hospice for 24 years. Brad enjoyed his family, his garden, cracking walnuts and pecans, and raising big turnips.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mona (Lehmkuhl) Cornelius.
Survivors include: wife, Lyndall; three children, Dr. Jim Cornelius, Chicago, Illinois, Kaye L. Rutter (Mike), Little Rock, Arkansas and Susan Cornelius Powers (Brent), St. Joseph, Missouri; eight grandchildren, John Mark Rutter, Anna Warren, Elizabeth Zenone, Katherine Rutter, James Rutter, Grace Rutter, Max Powers and Boyd Powers; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Harry H. Cornelius, Jr., Easton, Missouri.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
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