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David Cornell Obituary

Cornell, David

January 13, 2025

CORNELL, David L., asleep in Jesus at the age of 88, on Monday, January 13, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Diane (nee Boeger) Cornell; loving father of Brian (Elizabeth) Cornell; cherished grandfather of Evan (Ash Weinhold) and Ethan Cornell; dearest son of the late Samuel and Dorothy (nee Senf) Cornell; Our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend.

SERVICES: Visitation 11:00 a.m., until time of service at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd., Lemay, MO. Private Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Contributions in David's name to Bethesda Southgate appreciated. Please share memories at www.hoffmeistersouthcounty.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jan. 28, 2025.

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Hoffmeister South County Chapel

1515 Lemay Ferry Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125

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Service

1:00 p.m.

Hoffmeister South County Chapel

1515 Lemay Ferry Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125

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