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Gerald E. KERNS

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Gerald KERNS Obituary

News Death Notice

KERNS, Gerald E. Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Dayton, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Born on February 23, 1934, son of the late Ralph and Matilda Kerns of Wichita, Kansas. He was married for 20 years to his beloved wife Karen, who passed away in 2012. Gerald is survived by his children, Monica (Tom) Ruth of Silver Spring, MD, Diane (Nick) Conard of Tubingen, Germany, Emily (Peter) Petron of Easton, CT, Cynthia (Adam) Larson of Queens, NY, John (Rebecca) Kerns of Columbia, MO, Leslie Kerns of Los Angeles, CA, stepson Scot (Lori) Anfinsen of Madeira, OH and Paul Anfinsen of Chicago, IL; grandchildren Louis, Stella, Mathilda, Elena, Sophia, Isabel, Benjamin, Abigail, Allegra, Audrey and Isaac; step-grandson Jacob. He is survived also by his sister Judy Howell of St. Louis, MO. Gerald was known for his intellect, wit, and love for his family. He touched countless number of students during his forty-one years of teaching at the University of Dayton. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 28 at 11:00 AM at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 North Riverside Drive, Loveland, Ohio. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Gerald E. Kerns Memorial Scholarship at the University of Dayton or to breast cancer research at the National Institutes of Health. For details, or to leave an online condolence, see www.tuftsschildmeyer.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 26, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald KERNS

14 Entries

Alvin Ga

January 20, 2023

He was such a wonderful professor and great teacher...and such a good person

Richard Germano

April 21, 2014

Professor Kerns taught you how to teach yourself. A privilege in my life to have known him.

Carolyn Norton

April 16, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Kerns. Dr. Kerns was a wonderful professor and mentor. I have many warm memories of his challenging intellect, his kind words of support and his enjoyment of summers abroad in Italy. Next time I am Florence, I will toast him and remember him fondly.

April 15, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. We taught together in Florence more than once, and he was a wonderful colleague and person. He will be missed. Eric Street

Sheila Walker

March 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the children and many friends Jerry made over the years. His children were always in the forefront. He taught them to be independent and think critically, so they each have pursued their own dream for their lives. Jerry has indeed left a great legacy for future generations. He was special to me and I will miss him, but I feel blessed to have known him and shared many happy times.

Andrew Kandel

March 28, 2014

Dear Kerns Family, Our thoughts our with you. With much love, Andrew & Anthony

March 27, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Kerns clan. My heart goes out to all of you.
~ Carol

Noreen

March 27, 2014

You are all in my thoughts and my prayers.
I just wanted you to know.
I'm thinking of you during this time. I am so glad you were able to spend time with him on his 80th birthday. I am sure this meant so much to him.
With deepest sympathy to the Kerns clan.
Much love,
Noreen, Wayne, Sydney and Nick

John Geiger

March 27, 2014

Many terrific memories of good time together -- crazy Eugene, you were the best.

Dr. Antonio Lapitan

March 27, 2014

Gerry Kerns was a colleague of mind in the Political Science Department of U.D. from 1969 until my retirement in 1998. He was a kind, gentle, and helpful individual to me and to his other colleagues in the University. He will be remembered as a great teacher, an effective mentor to his students, and a strong proponent of civil liberties in the U.S. Constitution. I will remember him for his support of all that we did to strengthen the discipline of Political Science at U.D. My wife and I will cherish his friendship and goodwill.
God bless you, Gerry

Lauren Steinberg

March 27, 2014

We are so sorry to learn of his passing. We were neighbors with he and Karen on Cedar Gate, such a lovely couple.

David Herbenick

March 26, 2014

Dr. Kerns was an excellent mentor and made a tremendous impact on my life. I will always remember sitting in Florence with him, enjoying a glass of wine, and soaking in his knowledge. He will be missed.

R.I.P. Class of '84

March 26, 2014

R.I.P.
Class of '84

Paul Falcone

March 26, 2014

He inspired many and suggested my going into education. As a result, many students have been inspired, cared for, learned and loved. Thank you, Dr. Kerns

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