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Lynn Kerber Obituary

KERBER Lynn R. Kerber, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and steadfast friend, died Friday, September 18, 2009. He was 83 years old; born in Sandusky, Oh. on July 20, 1926. Lynn retired from North American Steel Corporation in 1991. He was a decorated World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Korea, and was an honorary Life-time member of the Royal Oak Elks. He will be missed by his wife, Diana; his sons, Bob and Sam Allinder; and daughter, Patti Felt; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; Diana's children; three brothers; and countless friends. His humor, compassion and strength of character have left lasting impressions in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Lynn was laid to rest in the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Mich. Memorial donations may be made to Meals-On-Wheels in memory of Lynn Kerber. Please make checks payable to Council on Aging, 215 Antler St., Gladwin, Mich. 48624, 989-426-5450.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 27, 2009.

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October 21, 2009

God bless you Uncle Lynn
You were such a sweet and loving
man and a fabulous uncle
I will keep your family in my
thoughts and prayers
The Steve Grinstead family
Augusta Georgia

Korean War Veterans Association

October 5, 2009

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Beatrice Southwick

September 28, 2009

Dear Diana-
So sorry to hear about Lynn, please accept our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Bea Southwick and Judy Paxton and family. {Evey's sister & niece]

September 27, 2009

Dear Mrs. Kerber and Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, Lynn. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Columbus, OH

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