In Memory of

Duane

W.

Cornell

Obituary for Duane W. Cornell

Duane W. Cornell, age 87 of Manistee, passed away on Thursday August 23, 2018 at home.
He was born on August 6, 1931 in Owosso, MI, son of the late Elmer and Ethel (Graham) Cornell. Duane attended Perry High School and graduated with the class of 1949. After High School Duane enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharge.
Duane married Pauline Putney in Manistee. He worked as a Lineman and Supervisor for Consumers Energy for 39 years before retiring in September of 1987. Duane was a member of the First Baptist Church and he enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with his family.
Duane is survived by his wife, Pauline Cornell; 3 sons, Randy (Kathy) Cornell, Terry (Kathy) Cornell and Dennis (DeeDee) Helferich, Jr.; 2 daughters, Penny (Larry) Malburg and Denise (Dan) Mitchell; 2 sisters, Audrey Kreamer and Donna (Paul) Nozar; 2 brothers, Gene Cornell and Donald (Sandy) Cornell; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his 2 brothers, Kenneth and James Cornell.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Final interment will take place at Blaine Township Cemetery in Arcadia at a later date.
Memorial contributions in memory of Duane may be directed to the City of Manistee Fire Department.
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Manistee.