Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Apr 29, 1947 - Feb 2, 2026
Chuck was a good soul who will be missed. I knew him all through Douglas Mac Arthur high school and worked with him on multiple class reunions. Rest in peace Chuck.
Paul Barrera
February 06, 2026 | Saginaw, MI | Classmate
Remember Chuck from the days at SCRC. You never knew what was coming from him. He was a great guy and fun to be around. Been missing you at the breakfast at Levi's.
Tony (lost boy) Faltyn
February 05, 2026 | Saginaw, MI | Coworker
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dave and family during this difficult time. I’m sorry that Tim and I can’t be there in person but please know we’re thinking of you.
JoAnn Glocker
February 05, 2026 | IL | Friend
My condolences to the Kerns family. I always loved being around Chuck over the years. Chuck was "one of a kind!" He'll surely be missed.
Chris Draus
February 04, 2026 | Saginaw, MI | Friend
My sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Chuck at SCRC. He always had a joke and something smart to say!!!
Mary Mathious Crosby
February 03, 2026 | Desoto, TX | Friend
I am so very sorry for your loss Carolyn. Chuck was such a great guy and will be missed. So sorry I will not be able to attend the service but you will be in my thoughts and prayers
Barbara Carter
February 03, 2026 | Wixom, MI | Friend
The world will miss Chuck, as he was know during our HS days. Rest in Peace...mike farage (fellow classmates '65)
Mike Farage
February 03, 2026 | Southport, NC | Classmate
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Wendy Warren
February 03, 2026 | Bradenton, FL | Friend
Charles R. Kerns
Frankenmuth, MI
Passed away peacefully with family by his side, after a brief illness on Monday, February 2, 2026 at U of M Hospital Ann Arbor; age 78 years. Charles was born on April 29, 1947 in Saginaw, MI to the late Robert and Kathryn Kerns. He was married to the former Carolyn Hopp on June 7, 1969, in Munger, MI. She survives him. Charles served in the US Navy in Vietnam. He was employed by the Saginaw County Road Commission for 37 years. Charles was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Reese, MI. He was the Executive Board Chairman for Saginaw County 911 and former Township Supervisor for Blumfield Township. He was a member of the Reese - Blumfield Fire Department, retiring as a lieutenant, and served on many other boards throughout his life.
Surviving besides his wife Carolyn are children Melissa (Benjamin) Iliff of Saginaw, MI, David (Barb) Kerns of Bay City; grandchildren Hannah (Zach) Peil, Andrew and Matthew Iliff, Emily Kerns; two step-grandchildren Becca (Bret) Bowman, Jessica (Nick) Marker; one step great grandson Colson Marker; sister Cynthia Hanley; brother-in-law Bruce Schuster, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by sister Kathryn Schuster.
Funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9858 Noth Street Reese, MI. Rev. Daniel Burhop will officiate with burial in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Charles’ family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Friday, February 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Trinity Lutheran Organ Fund or Holy Cross Lutheran School Scholarship Fund.
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