Herbert "Herb" Cornwell's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2025 in Ely, Minnesota

Herbert "Herb" Cornwell

March 1, 1941 - May 3, 2025 (84 years old)

Ely, Minnesota

Herbert "Herb" Cornwell's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2025 in Ely, Minnesota

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Kerntz Funeral Home

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Herbert "Herb" Cornwell

March 1, 1941 - May 3, 2025 (84 years old)

Ely, Minnesota

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Herbert Cornwell Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 3, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Herbert Cornwell of Ely, Minnesota. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Herbert Cornwell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Cornwell and Meta Cornwell; and his siblings, Amelia, Calvin, David, Frieda, Eva, Earl, Gladys, Meta, Vera and Vernon.

He is survived by: his wife Deb Cornwell; his daughters, Pamela Berens (Paul), Kristy Johnson (Chad), Rebecca Kitzler and Roxanne Tulla (Bill); his grandchildren, Fawna Berger (Sam), Deven Tulla, Desiree Brink (Travis), Rachael Thom (Nate), Lucas Eggebraaten (Amanda), Austin Berens (Jolee), Kelsey Johnson, Madelene Larson (Josh) and Savannah Tyndall (Preston); his great grandchildren, Emma, Ian Berger, Arowynn, Gwendolynn Brink, Kashtin, Kolt, Lucille, Ayla Thom, Laura Eggebraaten, Shainah, Raelynn, Hazelmae Berens and Cooper Larson; his mother-in-law Lucille Scott; his brother-in-law Richard Havercamp (Kay); and his siblings, Leland Cornwell (Ruth), Phyllis Mabie and Lois Hartshorn. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to raise a beer in his honor, share a story, and enjoy the simple pleasures, just as he would have wanted.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kerntz Funeral Home



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