John Kern

John Kern

Nov. 11, 1928~July 27, 2015

John Kern, 86, of Marble Falls, died peacefully in Georgetown, on Monday, July 27, 2015. 

John was born on Nov. 11, 1928 to John and Cynthia Kern near Liberty Center, Ohio.  He relocated to Texas in 1973.

He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, as well as travel, fishing, wood working, and the Texas hill country. 

He worked as a manager at auto dealerships until his retirement in 1994. 

John is preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, the former Ann Vickers; his brother Dale; daughter Lori, and granddaughter Wendy. 

He is survived by two brothers and their wives; George and Jeanne Kern of Liberty Center, Ohio and Maynard and Arline Kern of New Smyrna Beach, Flordia; five sons; one daughter, and their spouses; Rick and Anne Kern of Bowling Green, Ohio, Mike Kern of Austin, Dave and Cyndi Kern of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jim and Kelly Kern of Manchester, Connecticut, Phil and Gaye McDanel of Flint, Texas and Gary and Ginny Norris of Marble Falls. 

Also surviving are eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

On Aug. 22, 2015, a memorial service will be held at Holy Word Lutheran Church, 10601 Bluff Bend Dr. Austin, at 1 p.m. with Reverend Patterson presiding.