James Emmett Dorweiler

Mr. James Emmett Dorweiler, 77, of Cornelia went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The family would like to especially thank the staff of the Ronnie Green Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center for their wonderful care and compassion.

Born on June 21, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN, he was the son of the late Peter Dorweiler and Auda Dunkirk Dorweiler. He was a retired Air Traffic Controller with the FAA. Mr. Dorweiler was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville, GA. He loved computing, travel and working in the garden with his beloved wife.

Mr. Dorweiler is survived by his wife of 58 years, Maureen Sheehan Dorweiler; daughters, Anne Cruce (Phillip) of Commerce, Michelle Wicham of New Mexico, Karen Dorweiler of New Mexico; brothers, Richard Dorweiler, Paul Dorweiler both of Minneapolis, MN, William Dorweiler of Washington State; grandsons, Steven Cruce, Nigel Cruce (Andrea), Dr. Alex Cruce (Jamie); great grandson, Holden Cruce.

Private services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Habersham County Animal Care and Control.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com