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Donald Kern Obituary

Kern, Donald T. "Super"

BEAVER DAM - Donald T. "Super" Kern, 67, of rural Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Randolph Health Services in Randolph, Wis.

In accordance with Covid-19 guidelines and keeping everyone safe, there will be no public service or visitation at this time. A private burial is planned at Riverside Memorial Park in Fox Lake. Memorials and cards of sympathy and support may be sent to the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Rd., Beaver Dam, WI 53916, and will be forwarded to Don's family.

Donald Theodore was born on Sept. 4, 1953, the son of John and Evelyn (Schmaltz) Kern in Beaver Dam. He was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School. He farmed in the town of Beaver Dam and worked in construction for most of his life. He was a member of St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.

Don "Super" is survived by his three sisters, Karla (David) Schultz of De Pere, Wis., Kathleen (Robert) McGee of Green Bay and Mary Sue (Rusty Barwick) Kern of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Frieda Kern of Beaver Dam; his nieces and nephews, Laura Gruman, Jessika Schultz, Peter McGee, Justin McGee, Tyler McGee, Jacob Kern, Rachel Packard, Lucas Kern, Elizabeth Kern, Joe Kern and Emily Zaeske; many great-nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Evelyn; and four brothers, Charles, Gary, Bill and Rollie.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

Published by WiscNews.com on Oct. 22, 2020.
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My deepest sympathies to Super's family. I have very fond memories of when the "gang" would get together. Don was one of a kind! We all will miss him. Hope he is at peace now. A long, difficult journey for sure. God's peace to you all. Stuart Miller

Stuart Miller

Friend

October 28, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. My sympathy to all who knew and loved him. God grant you comfort and peace.

Marion Hauser

Family

October 23, 2020

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My sympathy to you and your families.

mary jane lau

Friend

October 23, 2020

I will miss you, my brother,
Your "favorite" sister, Mary Sue

Mary Kern

Sister

October 21, 2020

I´m so sorry for the loss of your brother Don. Thinking of you all and praying for you during this difficult time in your lives.

Sally Hoch

October 22, 2020

Super, you have been missed... Rip....our condolences to the family...

Jim and Barb Szopinski

October 22, 2020

Sorry for your loss

Linda Brueske

October 22, 2020

Rest in peace Super

Craig & Amanda Priewe

Friend

October 21, 2020

Rest In Peace my friend.

Tom Murray

Classmate

October 21, 2020

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