Ronald Reed Cornell

Cornell, Ronald Reed 7/26/52 - 8/10/07 Ronald Reed Cornell passed away during his sleep on August 10, 2007 in Windermere, Florida, where he lived with wife Elizabeth Hartter-Cornell and newborn son Lucas Reed Cornell. Ron was born in Fremont, Nebraska in 1952 to Norma and Clancy Cornell. He lived his formative years in Faribault, MN and graduated high school from Faribault Senior High School in 1970. Ron was an adventurer, enjoying everything from skiing, fishing, boating, hunting, snowmobiling, and riding his Harley. He was an avid traveler and loved sharing his favorite places such as Iceland, Africa, Europe, China, Hawaii, and the rest of United States, with his family and friends. One of his passions was designing and building his home in Telluride, CO. He was a gracious host and frequently entertained family, friends, and business associates there, as well as in his vacation home in Miami. Ron entered the transportation industry at an early age, working for his parents Norma and Clancy Cornell. He helped his father and brother, Dane Cornell, grow the company his parents began into what became the enterprise of ABC Companies. Under their leadership, ABC Companies grew into a multi-location, international distributor and leader in the motor coach industry. He supported the industry by serving on the boards of the American Bus Association and the Trailways organization. He was passionate about preserving the industry's legacy through donation of specific era vintage buses to The Bus Museum, and The Greyhound Bus Museum. At the time of his death, Ron was Chairman of ABC Companies. Ron is survived by his wife Elizabeth; their infant son, Lucas; his son, Roman (Michelle); daughter, Ryhan, and their mother, Robyn Cornell. He is also survived by his father Clancy Cornell (MaryAnn); siblings Debra Cornell, Roxanne Cornell (Jennifer Polzin), Dane Cornell (Judy), and Jennifer Schmidt (Kyle). Beloved nieces and nephews include Kerry Berken, Angie Stanton, Angie Cornell, Ashley Cornell, Ellexandria Schmidt, Katon Schmidt, and their families. He is also survived by his much loved aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family and friends. The family has requested a private service on Thursday, August 16, 2007. The Cornell family asks that all memorials in Ron's honor be sent to The Hazelden Foundation c/o Silkworth Patient Aid Fund P.O. Box 11, Center City, MN 55012; (800) 257-7810. Flowers may be sent to Becker Funeral Home 806 West Minneola Ave., Clermont FL, 34712; (352) 394-7121. Becker Funeral Home