LeMoine Mervel Cornelius, 94, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at his home.

LeMoine was born on March 20, 1924, to Lennie and Isabelle (Wyant) Cornelius.  In 1958, he met and made a life with Gloria Haugen and together they raised a son, Mark. LeMoine and Gloria were incredibly dedicated to one another and, even today, he would look at her picture and remark that he’d never seen a more beautiful face than hers.

Following his schooling, LeMoine joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and, after his honorable discharge, worked for 35 plus years. LeMoine worked as a city-to-city mail carrier, transporting U.S. mail from one city to another. LeMoine also bartended and managed many nightclubs. He ended his working years at the age of 86, working as a security guard for the Hormel Foods Co. He and Gloria were members of and avid volunteers at the Moose Clubs in Austin, Minnesota, and Albert Lea, Eagles Clubs, American Legion, Elks Lodge and the VFW. “Moynie” was a gifted musician and played in several bands over the course of his life. There wasn’t an instrument with strings that he couldn’t play! He loved a good country song and to dance to a good band. He will be remembered for his charming social presence, kind and caring manner and his impeccable sense of style.

Survivors include his stepson, Mark (Sandra) Haugen, Forest City, Iowa; two grandchildren, Amanda Haugen, Forest City, and Adam Haugen, Forest City; two great-grandchildren, Alexis Haugen, Forest City, and Kason Haugen, Forest City; sister, Lorraine (Greg Morales) Rosenthal, Roseville, Minnesota; nephews, David Rosenthal, Roseville, and Thomas Rosenthal, Austin; niece, Tina Marie (William) Monosmith, Roseville; nieces and nephews in Colorado and Washington; great-nieces and nephews, Elizabeth (Josh) Haase, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Isaac Rosenthal, Rochester, Minnesota, Joe Morse, Austin, Emily Rosenthal, Austin, and Oliver and Leo Monosmith, Roseville; and great-nephew, Cade Haase, Blooming Prairie.

He was preceded in death by his loving companion of more than 50 years, Gloria Haugen; his father, Lenny Cornelius; his mother and stepfather, Isabelle and Carl Anderson; brothers, Lloyd Cornelius, Dale Cornelius and Merle Cornelius; and his brother-in-law, Darrell Rosenthal.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea with the Rev. Don Malinksy officiating.  Friends may visit with the family for one hour before the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Oakland, Minnesota, with military honors accorded by Albert Lea Veterans’ organizations.