Rodney Valeur Cornell Obituary

The family announces the passing of Rodney Valeur Cornell of Duluth, Minnesota on August 27, 2026. Rodney, born on October 8, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rodney Valeur Cornell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arne Zetlitz Cornell and Florence Margaret Cornell (Ostrander); and his sisters, Bette Lee Albenberg (David) and Susan LeCornu (George). He is survived by: his children, Jay Cornell (Stacie) of Belle Isle, Denise Oscarson (Michael) of Maplewood, MN and Jo Walker (Dana) of Arden Hills, MN.; his grandchildren, Sydnie, Colton, Caden, Chloe and Charlotte; his stepchildren, Dawn Norlander (Mike) and Scott Norlander; and his significant other Bernice "Bernie" Hayes.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in Rod's honor on the BWCA website.