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KERLIN, James T. was born Nov. 19, 1922 in Ft. Wayne, Ind., and died Monday, May 5, 2014 at his home in San Luis Obispo. Jim was an Army vet of WWII. He later became Senior VP of manufacturing for Standard Register Co. in Dayton, Ohio, until he retired to California in 1990. Jim is survived by his wife, Glenna, sons Dan (Anita), Steve (Mavis) daughter Rebecca (Bill) Keeler, Fred D. Millard and Cherrilynn Chapman, 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Wheeler-Smith Mortuary Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00pm at the SLO Elks. A special thank you to his caregivers: Jennifer Monge; Jerry Davis; Dr. Hilty and Central Coast Hospice.
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Gene Janssen
May 13, 2014
Glenna and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We know hes in a better place.
Gene Janssen
May 13, 2014
Glenna and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We know hes in a better place.
May 11, 2014
I join the hundred of folk who benefited from Jim's gift of support and encouragement in mourning his loss and in gratitude for the gift he gave to each of us. We'll miss you greatly. love c. j.
Ron and Irene Haerr
May 11, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Jim and his many visits to the Manor House. May he rest in peace.
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