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Ernest Duane Cornwall

87 of Scottsdale, AZ passed peacefully, surrounded by

family, May 30, 2011. Born in Muscoda, WI to Enos & Illma Cornwall. At 17, Ernie enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. and served in the S. Pacific during WWII. In 1945, he married Kathleen Milfred of Cazenovia, WI. They recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. After earning his BA he had a long, successful career in the dairy industry. He taught agriculture and was the coordinator of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau and worked for the American Dairy Association and the National Dairy Council. In 1975, Ernie became the Marketing Director for United Dairymen of Arizona. In retirement, he enjoyed travel, golfing, family and friends. Ernie was preceded in death by his brother, Lyle. Ernie is survived by his wife Kathleen, and their 4 children – Jeanne Knox, Michael Cornwall, Susan Cornwall and Jill Helms (Chuck). His grandchildren: Amy, Bradley, Michael, Diane, Adam and Eric as well as 6 great-grandchildren, sister Darlene Saunders, sisters and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Ernie was a caring, gentle man who will be remembered for his deep love of family, and special commitment to his disabled daughter Susan. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00pm, Sunday, June 5, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at a later date.
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