Larry (Lars) Cornelius died unexpectedly at his home in Arkdale, WI, on October 13, 2015, at the age of 74.

Larry is survived by his children, Matt (Amy) Cornelius of Burnsville, MN; Tammy Bunge of Cedar Rapids, IA; and Terri (Steve) Smith of Sugar Land, TX; siblings, Carole (Jere) Manz of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Steve (Jan) Cornelius of Bagley, IA, and their families. He is preceded in death by Marjorie Cornelius (mother), Arnold Cornelius (father), Dolores Cornelius (infant sister) and Morris Cornelius (brother). Larry was born on April 5, 1941 in Yale, IA to Marjorie and Arnold Cornelius.

He was a Retired Union Boilermaker and Owner/Operator of Lar’s Fab Shop.

A service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1650 Church St., Arkdale, WI. Reverend Terri Skildum will officiate the ceremony.

A reception will follow at Moonshiners Old Mill in Arkdale, WI. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Larry’s life.