CORNELSEN, Herman Alfred - Herman Alfred Cornelsen was born on September 7, 1945, in Elmshorn, Germany.
Herman died March 23, 2021 at his home in the presence of his family.
He was predeceased by his parents, Erwin and Hildur (Deckert) Cornelsen.
He is survived and will be missed deeply by his wife, Dawn, son, Steven (Mitsue), and daughter, Robyn (Thomas); brothers George (Eveline), Henry (Jeannie), Sig (Dorothy), and Rick (Dori) and their families; relatives, friends and business colleagues all over the world.
In 1956, his family immigrated to Vancouver, BC, where Herman, at the age of 10, adapted to life in a new culture.
He started high school at John Oliver and finished at Mennonite Educational Institute in Clearbrook, BC.
He became passionate about cars and motorcycles.
In 1984, on his birthday, he married Dawn Lambert. Together they had two children, Steven in 1985 and Robyn in 1994.
After living in the Greater Toronto area for many years, the family bought an 8-acre hobby farm outside the city, in Caledon.
Herman had space to revive his love of collecting classic cars. Though he lived far from his siblings and parents, Herman maintained those relationships with frequent trips westward.
For photos, and to convey condolences and stories, please visit www.rememberingherman.wordpress.com.
Private family funeral service was held, Bolton, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Followed by cremation.
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