Cornelius W. Reuter

Cornelius W. Reuter, 99, of Milford went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born March 7, 1913 in Milford to Michael and Elma (Berkey) Reuter. He married Lois E. Reuter on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937; she preceded him in death on July 9, 2003.

Cornelius was a lifetime Milford resident, graduating with the class of 1931. He was a lifetime farmer and opened an Excavating Company in 1967, working until his retirement. He was a member of the Bethany Church of the Brethren in New Paris and attended the Sebring Church of the Brethren in Florida. He enjoyed music, playing the violin, was a member of the Melloaires Music Group and enjoyed spending time at their winter home in Sebring, Florida. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by a son, Herbert L. (Pat) Reuter of Milford, three daughters, Roberta J. McDonald and Dorothy L. Kistler both of New Paris, Joann E. (Robin) Boyer of Syracuse, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Vernon Reuter and a sister Wreatha Ammerman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a sister Myrtle Crouch.

Services will be at 11:00 am. Saturday, February 16 at the Bethany Church of the Brethren in New Paris; Pastor Timothy Sollenberger-Morphew will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am Saturday at the church.