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Ray Kern Obituary

YORK Ray E. Kern, 86, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012, at Normandie Ridge, York. He was the husband of Phyllis R. (Gerberick) Kern with whom he celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on February 8th. Mr. Kern was born in York, on September 25, 1926, son of the late Charles F. and Mary E. (Eyster) Kern. Ray attended Central High School. He was employed as a Group Leader for the former Borg Warner, retiring after 38 years of service. He later worked for the Reliance Bus Co. as a driver for 12 years. Ray was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in York. He was a life member of the Shiloh Fire Co. in which he served as Fire Chief for 10 years, West Manchester Farmers Sportsman Assoc., Reliance Fire Co., charter member of the 13th Ward Democratic Club, the 25 Year Club at York International and a member of the Shiloh American Legion Post 791. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Donald R. Kern and his wife, Carolyn E. of York and Jane L. Glass and her husband, Gerry L. of Dover; four grandchildren, Jill E. Kern, Julie A. Sterner, Karen L. Zeigler and her husband, Joe, Kathy A. Sterner and her husband, Brad; two great grandchildren, Matthew D. Sterner and Joseph Zeigler; a sister, Grace Walters of York; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Gunnet and two brothers, Charles W. and Philip E. Kern. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Normandie Ridge Chapel, 1700 Normandie Dr., York. Officiating will be his pastor, Beth A. Schlegel. Final resting place will be in Shiloh Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

Published by York Daily Record on Nov. 7, 2012.
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So saddened to learn of Ray's passing. He was always happy. God bless you and comfort you.

Nancy Forrey Phillips

November 17, 2012

I just found out about Ray's passing. I worked with Ray many years ago at Borg Warner and always looked forward to seeing him at our 25 year club banquet. He was the first person I would look for! It won't be the same without him there. He was such a wonderful man!!! Thoughts and prayers for all of the family.

Connie (Lefever) Landis

November 14, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family! Ray was a good man, he always had a smile on his face and sure had a way of make everyone else smile too.

Scott & Michelle (Hamme) Kessler

November 12, 2012

Jane, I just heard I am so sorry I couldn't be there for you -but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Zinn

November 12, 2012

i just found out today about his passing. i saw it on the shiloh firehalls outside board. my prayers are with the family. he definatly brought life to the seafood counter at the store i worked at i will miss our chats at the store. the shiloh legion wont be the same he would always try to get me to eat a raw oyster. rest in peace my friend.

jeremy wise

November 12, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Orvin E Reidel II

November 8, 2012

Sure am going to miss your warm smile and funny stories. Who am I gonna give "goose bumps" to at Tuesday Gospel Jam? I will Miss you, my friend; but we'll meet again on that beautiful shore.

Tracie Clark

November 8, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Kern Family. We will always remember the good times with Ray when we all were active in the Shiloh Fire CO.

Harold + Jane Wissinger

November 7, 2012

My condolences to the Kern family.
What a wonderful man who will be missed by so many.
God's peace be with you all.
Mike & Rita

November 7, 2012

What a wonderful man that will be missed by so many!
My condolences to the family.
God's peace be with you all.
Mike & Rita

Rita Wyatt

November 7, 2012

Jane, May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Ray and remember him as such a nice man.

Brenda (Beaver) Kling

November 7, 2012

I will certainly miss Ray. He was one of my favorite people and we always joked that he was my second dad and could always go to him with my problems. He was in my life for over 52 years and I will miss walking across the road to spend time with him. My heart goes out to his family for he will surely be missed. All my love to his family.

Diane Shillott

November 7, 2012

My condolences to the Kern family. May Gods' Peace be with you all.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Ray and the family through my best friend Jane. Her mother and dad treated me like their daughter too. He called me his girl. Since both of my parents were gone, it was nice to feel adopted. God always provides for us. My prayer is to find comfort for the family knowing how loved Ray was, because he loved us. And, knowing he has gone home with God our Father in heaven, and he is at peace.
Sleep in peace, till we see you one day.

Rita Wyatt

November 7, 2012

Ray was like a grandpa to me for many years. When I was young my dad and I would drive up to visit and him and Phyllis always had a big smile, happy to see me. I remember where he hurt his leg snowmobiling and my dad and I picking him up to take him to Shiloh Fire Company. He always had a hug for me. I will always remember his sense of humor, always picking at my Dad every chance he could. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Julie(Lefever)Lentz

Julie Lentz

November 7, 2012

rest in peace you will be missed by so many god bless you kathy n brad sterner

November 7, 2012

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