Dennis W. Kornelson, age 83, of York, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born on March 13, 1942, in Milford, Nebraska, to Mary Kornelson. He graduated from Southeast Community College in Milford in 1962, where he was active in student council. In the summer of 1988, Dennis was united in marriage to Carolyn (Gue) Kopetzky.
Dennis worked as an electrician and was also the owner and operator of Elm’s Mobile Home Park in York. After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling and exploring the world, visiting destinations such as Salzburg, Austria; Ireland; Prague; Budapest; Venezuela; Switzerland; Jamaica; and Venice.
He was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in York since 1962. Dennis was actively involved in the Sertoma Club for 25 years, a member of the Cushman Scooter Club since 2000, and belonged to the Modern Knight Motorcycle Club, a Christian ministry group. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting toy tractors, Cushman scooters, and vintage toys and trains.
Above all else, Dennis was most proud of his children, step-children, and their families, whom he loved deeply.
He is survived by his son Mike (Linda) Kornelson of Durango, CO and their family: grandson Andrew (Stephanie) Kornelson and their son Clayton of Durango, grandson Jake (Aleana) Kornelson and their daughter Hailee of Cheyenne, WY; and grandson Jordan Kornelson of Phoenix, AZ.
Daughter Melissa Cameron of Omaha, NE and her family: granddaughter Taylor Jade (partner Bud Wiendorski) Cameron of Omaha and grandson Trevor ( fiancé Cherissa Lozano) Cameron of Austin, TX.
Daughter Melanie (Edward) Krueger of Columbus, NE.
Son Wade (Deena Standlea-Kopetzky) Kopetzky of Stromsburg and their children Shane Standlea and his daughters Penny Ann and Elsey of Elkhorn, NE and Travis Standlea and his children Brayden and Odallie Standlea of Osceola, NE; granddaughter Lauren (Zach) Brandquist and their son Theo Brandquist of Bennington, NE; grandson Nathan (Daini Alvarez-Mejia) Kopetzky of Virginia Beach, VA, and granddaughter Katie (Alex) Pinkelman of Aurora, NE.
He was preceded in death by his mother and wife.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 9, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church in York with the Reverend Trudy Hanke officiating. Dennis has been cremated. No viewing or visitation. Private inurnment will be held later at the Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, Henderson. Memorials may be directed to the Milford Technical School or please consider donating blood in Dennis’ memory for treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.