​Dateline- Blue River




Roger J. Cornell, age 79 of Blue River passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Boscobel Care and Rehab.  He was born on March 2, 1938 in Boscobel Wisconsin.  He is  the son of Toay and O'Linda (Chilson) Cornell.  Roger married Shirley Copus on May 11, 1985 at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel. Roger worked as a meat cutter for Guddie's and Dick's supermarkets in Boscobel for over 30  years.  He is survived by his wife Shirley Cornell of Blue River. Four sons, Randy (Jess Salek) Cornell of Madison, Scott (Melisa) Cornell of Boscobel, Tim Cornell of Stoughton, Dana (Angie ) Cornell  of Boscobel. His step children, Rod (Carrie) Hometh of Boston Mass., Rhonda Nelson of Minneapolis Mn., Rick Nelson of Broadhead Wi., 14   Grandchildren    5  Great-Grandchildren .  Three brothers, Royce (Charlotte) Cornell of Ranchester Wyoming, Dean (Linda) Cornell of Boscobel, Buzz (Liane) Cornell of Boscobel He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Muskie and Jerry Cornell, one sister Jeanne Cornell, a granddaughter Lily Cornell, a daughter in law Debbie Cornell.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday August 11, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel.  Pastor Mary Ann Floreke officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call on Friday August 11, 2017 from 11:30 A.M. until the time of service at the United Methodist Church in Boscobel.  In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the family. Online condolences can be sent to www. kendallfuneralservice.com