Robert L. “Bob” Cornelius

Cornelius, Robert L. “Bob,” 84, passed away Nov. 3, 2013, at the Robert J. Dole V.A. Medical Center, Wichita. He was born at Whitewater, March 23, 1929, to George and Alice Cornelius. He was a retired Firefighter with the Newton Fire Department. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Gina) of Kansas City, MO, Randy (Chauncey Wyant) of Whitewater; his daughters, Sharlene Cook of Wichita, Karen Patterson (Tony) of Augusta, and Carol Altay (Melvin LaCoe) of Sterling; sisters, Mildred Brown and Wilma Carter both of Brainerd; and numerous grandchildren and their families. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Lamb Funeral Home. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at Furley United Methodist Church, Furley. Interment in the Whitewater Cemetery. Memorial Fund: Newton Fire Department.