Kevin Eugene Kerr

KERR Kevin Eugene Kerr, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Cygnet, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2011 at his residence. Born September 11, 1955, Bowling Green, Ohio, to Merrill Eugene and Thelma Virginia (Feasel) Kerr. Predeceased by his parents, sister Jyl Kerr Bone and a nephew Logan Kerr. Survived by brothers, Bill and Beth Instone, Dave and Katherine Kerr, both of Bowling Green, Ohio and Jack and Lori Weiher Kerr, Fostoria, Ohio; and sister, Kathy Kerr of Lewis Center, Ohio, nieces, Kristen Kerr Dayton, Ohio, Bailey Kerr, Fostoria, Heather Instone Allen, Heather Kerr Poole; and nephews, Nolan Kerr, Fostoria, Jay and Robin Instone and Ryan Carlson. Kevin graduated from Elmwood High School in 1973. He then received a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, New York in 1977 and later received his Bachelors of Arts degree with distinction from the University of California at California, Pennsylvainia in 1996. After graduation in New York he worked as a fashion designer for the House of Joan Sibley LTD. During his time there he proudly designed dresses for Mrs Gerald Ford, Gladys Knight and numerous other celebrities. His designs were featured in numerous fashion magazines and advertisements including Vogue and McCalls. Upon leaving New York he chose to come back to Bowling Green, Ohio and opened a couture Bridal Boutique and worked for the Bowling Green State University Theater department as a costumer. While attending the University of California at Pennsylvania he also worked in the theater department as a costumer. Expanding his career, he joined the staff of CICI designs in Pennsylvainia where he worked as head designer and pattern maker and managed the photo shoots and catalog composition. In 2007 he returned to Ohio in German Village in Columbus, where he opened Keven Kerr Designs and twice won the widely attended High Ball Halloween Couture fashion competition on High Street in Columbus. His fashions were shown on several TV shows and were worn on the E entertainment television network. Kevin was always generous with his time in helping take care of his family and friends in time of need, always putting others first. His talents extended far beyond just fashion, including his artwork and poetry. He loved to read and took great pride in being the "smartest uncle ever." He will be sadly missed by all of his family, friends and co-workers. Arrangements handled by HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville.