Ira P. Cornelius, 70, of Oneida, died Saturday morning, March 5, 2011 at home. The son of the late Raymond and Lydia (Summers) Cornelius was born September 1, 1940. He married the former Cheryl Williams on May 6, 1993. Ira worked for IBM for many years and then worked at Oneida Casino as a slot tech supervisor. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and his cabin up north. He enjoyed serving in many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed his hours spent with his grandchildren and his dog, Beans. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl, children, Linn Cornelius, Kim (Ian) Nishimoto, Laura (Todd) Larkin, Kevin (Sheri) Cornelius, Kerry (Kimberly) Cornelius, Lee Cornelius, step-daughter, Heidi (Mike) Schwiner, as well as the mother of his children, Amelia Cornelius. Further survived by his twenty-one grandchildren, one great-grandson, 2 sisters, June (James) Begay and Donna (Jim) Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Cornelius and Lydia Denny, and one brother, Gene. Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday March 10, 2011. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing after 6:30 pm . Visitation will continue after 9:00 am Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Freedom Road, Oneida until time of service. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am Friday with Branch President Andy Summers, officiating. Burial to follow in the Oneida Tribal Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Cornelius Family.