Albert H. Cornelius

Mr. Albert “Bert” H. Cornelius went home to his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2014, just 3 days after his 87th birthday. He was born and raised in the Bay City, Michigan area. Bert proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. After he was out of the service he worked as a tool and die maker for more than 30 years in the Bay City area, but was proud to call West Branch home since 1986. His greatest pleasures were singing in the choir, spending time with friends and family, and walking in the woods with his dog. Bert is survived by his children, Connie (Tom Schielke) Loughner of Hamilton, Indiana, Albert “Steve” (Bonita) Cornelius of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Crystal Cornelius of Huntsville, Alabama, Ann Cornelius of Los Angeles, California; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert E. and Catherine (Northrup) Cornelius; and his wife Alice. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, MI 49341. The funeral will take place in West Branch on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 235 Minzer Ct., West Branch, MI 48661 with Rev. Tom Teal officiating. A time of visitation will be held Sunday, January 26, 2014, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, 109 E. Houghton Ave., West Branch, MI 48661. Memorial contributions can be made to Rockford Baptist Church, 221 Courtland St., Rockford, MI 49341 or the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, 3000 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.