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R. Kerns Obituary
1952 - 2020
R. Kevin Kerns, of Columbus, Ohio, died peacefully on February 6, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Robert C. and Margaret (Strapp) Kerns. A member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Urbana and Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Marble Cliff, Kevin graduated from St. Mary Catholic Schooland Springfield Catholic High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Marymount College of Kansas, Master of Public Administration Degree from the University of Dayton, and Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School (Evening Division). The friends Kevin made throughout his life, and his colleagues at the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Crabbe, Brown, Jones, Potts & Schmidt, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter, and the Law Office of R. Kevin Kerns meant the world to him. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents, and Kathryn S. Kerns and Karen Kerns Dresser. Survivors include sisters, Sharon A. Kerns (Mike Birck), Jennifer R. Ivory (Bill Ivory), Noel K. Kerns; and niece, Nora K. Ivory. Friends may call on Tuesday, February 11 from 4-7 p.m. at the Egan-Ryan Central Chapel, 403 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11a.m. Wednesday, February 12 at St. Brigidof Kildare Catholic Church, 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, Ohio. Burial will be in Oak Dale Cemetery, 319 Patrick Avenue, Urbana, Ohio on Thursday, February 13, at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends make contributions in Kevin's memory to Our Lady of Guadalupe Center, 409 Industry Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43204 or The Heinzerling Memorial Foundation, 1800 Heinzerling Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43223.
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Jay Zollars
March 5, 2020
Enjoyed working in the same building with Kevin for 6 years. Always nice to chat and great sense of humor. He was a class act. Jay
February 20, 2020
I worked with Kevin at Kegler Brown for many years. He.always made me laugh and brightened my day. He came to the hospital to see me the day after I was diagnosed with cancer and always remained a dear friend. I will miss him. We had good times at Kegler - There ain't no party like a Kegler party
Karen Garver
edward cain
February 11, 2020
Always a kind smile, always asked about family, and one of the sweet men i have met in my life.
Kevin was in a league with Tommy Martin and both will be missed in the minds of many as grand lads.
Ed Cain
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Doris Edwards
February 11, 2020
I salute Kevin's memory as a long time member of the Board of Trustees of Heinzerling Foundation and offer my sympathy to his family. He was dedicated to the well being of residents and staff at Heinzerling over decades of service. It was an honor to serve with him for many of those years. He will be greatly missed.
February 10, 2020
I will forever remember Kevin when entering 65 East State Street, missing his smile, friendly greeting and humorous stories about politics, life and friends. My prayers are with the entire Kerns family.
Tara B.
February 10, 2020
Kevin was always such a nice man. He will be missed.
Caroline Vasquez
February 10, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. I had the honor of working with him many years ago as a summer associate at Kegler and his commitment to doing the right thing, the right way is a lesson that sticks with me still.
Michael Gladman
February 10, 2020
I worked with Kevin on a few matters when he was at Kegler and then on his own. He was an excellent lawyer, but, even more, he was a decent, kind, and funny man. He will be missed.
Greg Cochrac
February 8, 2020
Kevin was a great person. I got the pleasure to work with him for many years. He was an honest, straight to the point, kind, gentleman. He will be missed. I offer my deepest condolences during this difficult time to his family.
Sarah Pryde
February 8, 2020
I have very fond memories of Kevin. He will be missed
Richard and Shirley Lumpe
February 8, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
February 8, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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