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DePere - George Cornell, Jr, age 86 of DePere, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on August 8, 1932 in South Wales, New York to the late George and Margaret (Pisle) Cornell. George served his country in the United States Air Force. On September 2, 1955 he married Judith Hackwell in East Aurora, New York and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage. George graduated from Michigan State University with a Dairy Manufacturing Degree in 1955. He was a champion of the cheese industry and has served on the boards of numerous industry organizations over the years, including the National Cheese Institute (NCI), a constituent organization of the IDFA. George was recognized for his outstanding leadership of NCI and was the recipient of IDFA's (International Dairy Food Association) Soaring Eagles Award in 1998. In 2004, WDPA (Wisconsin Dairy Products Association) selected him to receive its President's Award. In 2016, WCMA (Wisconsin Cheese Maker's Association) honored him with its Cheese Industry Champion Award. George loved his family first, then golf, either watching or playing and his Green Bay Packers.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judith, children; Susan Richards, John (Michelle) Cornell, Mary Cornell and Martha Cornell, and his grandson, Zachary George Cornell.
Preceding him in death are his parents and brother, Wilmont (Helen) Cornell.
Family and friends may gather from 9:00am until 11:00am, Friday, March 29, 2019 at First United Presbyterian Church, 605 N. Webster Ave, DePere. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am with Rev. Luke Farwell, officiating. Cotter Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family. Online condolences can be offered at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to First United Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Doctors and staff at St. Vincent Hospital for the wonderful care given to George.
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March 29, 2019
Angel in the heavens.
Marcia Mortell-Blumb
March 28, 2019
Dear Mrs. Cornell, Susan, John, Mary and Martha, I am sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I am out of town but, please know I will be thinking of your family. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories shared through out his life. I certainly remember many fond memories. Peace and God Bless. Marcia Mortell-Blumb
March 28, 2019
My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories of George bring you comfort in the days ahead. Sherry Nienow (I knew George from years ago at Schreiber).
March 27, 2019
Sending our LOVE and HUGS to all on hearing this. Our families were forever bound together because of Geo and Dad and their love for each other! The memories are many and for that we are grateful! Here's to a life well lived! Prayers for peace comfort at this very sad time.
Bill and Nancy Hayes
James Banks
March 27, 2019
George truly was a Champion of the Cheese Industry. Highly regarded, he was always a gentleman. Many will miss him.
My condolences to his Family.
RIP George
Gail Menne
March 27, 2019
What a special man, husband and father. May your memories console you in the days ahead. I was privileged to know George as father to Mary and Martha. Jim will never forget his experience at the Packer football game. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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