She was born November 8, 1933 in Pender, Nebraska where she grew up. On December 13, 1952, Joan Fetty was married to Jerry D. Cornell in Sioux City, Iowa.
They became residents of Fremont in 1954. While Jerry became a project engineer for the Nebraska Dept. of Roads, Joan worked for Al's Café several years then worked for Pearl Vision Center in the Fremont Mall. And then she worked at the Tom Tom Lounge and the Silver Dollar Lounge. For several years, she bowled on the Tom Tom Lounge team. She was also a member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry on April 4, 2000.
Survivors: 3 sons - Alan and wife Sue Cornell of Seattle, Washington
Steve and wife Karen Cornell of Ft. Meyers, Florida
Mark Cornell of Fremont
2 granddaughters
2 great granddaughters
A graveside service will be at 2 PM Thursday (Oct. 4th) in Memorial Cemetery. There is no public visitation.
Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, is handling the arrangements.
Condolences(3)
Ellen Battiato Moeller
Lincoln, NE Sunday, October 14, 2012 Sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.Janie, Rich and Sam Nesin
Bronx, NY Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Dear Alan, Steve, Mark and families, We are deeply saddened by Joan's passing. In the past few days, I have found myself remembering Joan's wonderful ability to make everyone she met feel comfortable and at home whether at Lens Crafters, TomTom or around her kitchen table. She was always ready for amusing conversation with a cup of coffee or a drink. We will dearly miss visiting with her. I will cherish her recipes for cream puffs and angel food cake, two things from my childhood that I have fond memories of. Janie Indeed, the last time all three of us were together with Joan, it was at her kitchen table with that ubiquitous cup of coffee, a smile and a great deal of warm conversaton. That is a memory Rich (and especially Sam) will cherish for life. RichSharon Walker
, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Alan, Steve, Mark and Family, My deepest condolences over the loss of your mother. Mothers are special people who leave footprints on our heart. She will always be close to you through the special memories she has left behind. May the sadness which you experience be comforted by your cherished memories. May the hope given to us by Almighty God (Psalms 83:18) and His Son Christ Jesus bring you peace. I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." John 11:11,12, 21-26; Matthew 5:5. Loving thoughts are with you.