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Kent Joseph Kerns

Kent Kerns Obituary

Kerns Kent Joseph Kerns, age 63, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away June 18, 2016 in Sarasota, Florida. Born in Pleasanton, California, he was a Vietnam era veteran of the United States Air Force. Kent had been a paramedic for the Ohio State University and volunteered for the Grandview Police Department prior to his illness. Kent was preceded in death by his father Joseph Kerns and survived by wife, Loraine; daughter, Candace Myers; grandchildren, Luke Kerns and Kimberly Myers; mother, Osia (Summers) Kerns; brother, Paul (Sue) Kerns. Kent's ashes will rest in the Gulf of Mexico as he wished. Kent loved dogs. Friends who wish may contribute to the Capital Area Humane Society in Kent's memory.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2016.

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Judy Legg

June 10, 2017

Hi Loraine. This is Judy Legg. I was the secretary in the Fire Department at OSU where Kent was a medic with us. I met you and your daughter several times, but not sure if you remember me. I am so sorry for your loss. I retired in 2005 from OSU and am now living in AZ.

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June 24, 2016

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June 24, 2016

RIP

Herb USMC

June 24, 2016

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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

June 24, 2016

God Bless and Thank YOU, Kent for your service during Vietnam... RIP ...... And Semper Fi.

Rev. Jim Hetzer

June 22, 2016

We are sorry for you loss.

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