Cornelius W. Reuter, 99, of Milford, Ind., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 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, Fla. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

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

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

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Bethany Church of the Brethren in New Paris. Services will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Timothy Sollenberger-Morphew will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Mishler Funeral Home, Milford.