Albert “Al” Michael Kornoelje, age 69 of Shelbyville, Michigan, passed away on July 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Regina DeWitt; father, Albert William Kornoelje; brother, Bill Kornoelje; mother-in-law, Joyce (nee Deur) Schmidt; father-in-law, Melbourne Schmidt; brothers-in-law Steven Schmidt, Ronald Schmidt, and William Rabideau. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Karen (nee Schmidt) Kornoelje; sisters-in-law Roberta (Fred) Palmer, Nancy (Tom) Scobey, Linda Schmidt, Joyce Ward; brothers-in-law David (Sandy) Schmidt, Richard (Sandy) Schmidt; and many nieces and nephews.
Al graduated from Rogers High School in Wyoming, MI. He loved driving and drove anything with a steering wheel - trucks, heavy equipment, boats, motorcycles and his 1963 Corvette. He drove truck for General Asphalt for 29 years and Rhino Seeds for five years. He greatly enjoyed car shows, racing, kayaking, golfing, and spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. He loved to travel with his wife and every winter they set off to explore. He and Karen attend Martin United Methodist Church.
Al is greatly loved and deeply missed. He was a wonderful son, fun-loving brother, amazing husband, terrific uncle, great friend and neighbor. He always let his playful, goofy, caring personality shine. He was and always will be our exceptional Al Kornoelje.
With love, his wife, Karen, invites you to share in memories and visitation from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2021 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home - Wayland Chapel, 312 N. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home - Wayland Chapel. In memory of Al and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.
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