Gary Scott Cornwell, 73, Bretzville

Gary Scott Cornwell, 73, of Bretzville, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home.

Gary was born on May 28, 1952, in Bedford, Indiana, to Roger and Erlena (Williams) Cornwell.

Gary graduated from Orleans High School and continued his education at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from ISU. Gary taught for 33 years at Southeast Dubois County School Corporation.

He also worked as a radio color analyst at WITZ, WQKZ, and WUME. Gary was a proud and passionate supporter of Forest Park Football and basketball, and a prominent voice on the radio.

Gary was a member of Redemption Church in Jasper, a member of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association, the United States Auto Club, the Forest Park Letterman’s Club, and was honored as a Kentucky Colonel.

Gary established the Teresa Jean Brooks Memorial Scholarship in 2009 to honor a close friend who was tragically killed in a 1977 car accident.

Gary was a lifelong learner. He was knowledgeable in many subjects and was naturally good at conversation. Safe to say Gary never met a stranger. He always encouraged young adults to pursue a higher education. His smile was contagious, his spirit generous. He enjoyed “anything science,” the Monon Railroad, Porsches, Harleys, IndyCar Racing, and the New York Yankees. He was a Beatles and Rolling Stones fan, and loved collecting anything “Christmas”.

He was a force of nature, larger than life.

Surviving are his companion and life partner, Linda McIntosh of Jasper; Lisa and Brian Stephens of Santa Claus, Lance and Kristi Luegers of Milton, Ga.; one sister, Rhonda Cornwell of Alabama; nieces, Crystal Sheetz Liberto of Avondale, Ariz., Whitney Wallace, Jacqueline Sheetz, and Cassandra Sheetz.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Erlena Cornwell.

Services will be private at the Chapel of Our Sorrowful Mother in Ferdinand, with inurnment of cremains to follow. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Teresa Jean Brooks Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of The Dubois County Community Foundation.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.

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