Donald A. Cornwell
February 27, 2013
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Donald A. Cornwell, 90, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Sunny View Nursing Home in Ankeny. He was born October 13, 1922, to Harry and Orpha Cornwell in Ankeny.
Donald graduated from Ankeny High School, and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was a farmer until 1963, and retired as a mechanic from Caldwell & Hartung Trucking in 1984. Donald was a member of Ankeny First United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 42.
Donald is survived by his son, Donald O. (Kathy); grandchildren, Stacy, Jay (Lacey), and Nevin Cornwell, and great-grandchildren, Mckinley and Owen Cornwell, all of Iowa; son, Dale (Charla), and grandson, Loren Cornwell, all of Ohio; daughter, Joyce Brown (Jeff) of Ohio; and grandchildren, Christa of Georgia, and Craig Brown of Ohio; and his sister, Olive Saini of California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 2010; parents; brother, J Cornwell; and sister, Ruth Hecker.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial at Greenwood Friends Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
In loving memory of Donald, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 42, 521 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA 50021.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Robert E Dean
01/12/2025
I came upon Don's name in my father's military records. I remember the references to Corny from Ankeny, Iowa. They were good friends during flight training and perhaps afterwards toward the end of the war. They kept in contact for a number of years after the war although it was hard to do so at the time. My father had very fond memories of Corny and I believe that he must have been a fine pilot and person.
Janet (Johansen) Hockey
03/08/2013
Jeff and Joyce: I am very sorry for the loss of your father and father-in-law! My prayer are with you and your family.
Shirley and Kent McAdon
03/06/2013
Don, Kathy, Stacy, Jay and Nevin: We were sorry to hear of the death of your father and grandfather. We are thinking of you and your families at this sad time.
Willie &Jean Hinrichs
03/01/2013
Donald was a great help working with him,with the Bell Ringers. Your family will miss him. You will be in our prayers.
Joann Meusburger
02/28/2013
Don and Kathy,and family,
Know my love and prayers are with you, i'm so sorry I can't come to the services or visitation. Just too many things in my life. My prayers , Joann and family
Mindi Jones
02/28/2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am am praying for your family during this difficult time.
Anita (Niemier) Lemons
02/28/2013
What a great genuine guy he was. I would see him on Sunday mornings at Ankeny United Methodist Church because he and my Dad would be ushering together. Don would always have a smile & took the time to visit. My parents regarded Don & Dorothy as great friends and great people. They leave a wonderful legacy for their families and friends.