Robert E. Cornell

Robert (Bob) E Cornell, 98, of Lansing, MI passed away July 1, 2019. He was born March 4, 1921 in Harvard, MI near Greenville. He was a Navy Seabee in WWII, honorably discharged in 1946 as a Second Class Petty Officer. He married Marjorie Hitchens on January 12, 1946. Bob worked over 39 years in the Product Engineering Department of Oldsmobile (GM) as a Drafting Group Supervisor, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) and served on a Drafting Standards Sub-Committee for both General Motors and the American National Standards Institute. Bob also served on Advisory Boards of LCC and Ferris. He and Marjorie (Marge) joined Mt. Hope UMC in the early 1930’s. He was the oldest and longest member of the church, serving in various leadership positions over the years. In 1984 they started spending their summers in MI and winters in Florida until 2010.

Bob loved to golf, play bridge and Euchre and was interested in financial markets. He achieved the goals he had set for himself in life, especially being retired 39 years! He was an active member of Lansing 33 (Blue Lodge), Ingham Chapter No. 51, Lansing Council No. 29 R. & S.M, Lansing Commandery No. 25 K.T., Egypt

Shrine Temple #142 – Tampa FL, Capitol Caravan Club (Shrine Club) and Lansing High Twelve No. 20 (Past President).

Bob was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (2014), his parents, sister Wilma, and many other relatives. Surviving to cherish his memory are children, Audrey Putman (David) of Lansing and James Cornell (Kathy) of North Carolina; 5 grandchildren, Brian Putman (Liz) of Lansing, Kevin Putman (Tana Nathe) of Petoskey, Kate Hayes (Heath) of NC, Maggie Csatary (Matt) of NC, and Rob of California; 7 great-grandchildren, Bea, Greta, Emily, Luke, Micky Putman; Liam Csatary and Jacob Hayes.

Visitation will be at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 501 E Mt. Hope on Sunday, July 7 from 2-4 p.m. A funeral service officiated by Pastor Rob Cook and Pastor Eric Mulanda will be held at Mt. Hope UMC on Monday, July 8 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions in memory of Bob Cornell to Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 501 E Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing MI 48910 or Heartland Hospice, 865 S. Cedar Street, Mason MI 48854.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.

A very special thank you to his caring, compassionate and loving caregivers at Grand Haven Living Center in Lansing and Heartland Hospice.