CARL EDWARD KERN III

KERN, CARL EDWARD KERN III, retired Flagler Co Atty, died peacefully 4/25/12 at home in Flagler Beach, FL. Born 1942 in Cincinnati, he is survived by wife Joanie Rucker Kern, sister Liz Kern, twin brother Dave Kern (Katy), 3 daughters from a marriage to Marty Kern - Leah (Josh), Caroline & Rebecca, stepchildren Lindsey Nhoung, her son Veeda, & Corey Boehm, & his faithful dog Gypsy. A great optimist, Carl was known for his entertaining stories & patriotism, & had friends from all walks of life. He attended MLK's March on Washington, served in the Peace Corps in Chile, was a Foreign Service Ofcr in Vietnam (U.S. State Dept, Agency for Intl Development) & worked with Mariel refugees as Director of Parks & Rec for the City of Miami. Adored by his wife & daughters, he was a true original, a can do guy with a big sense of adventure. Carl loved motorcycles, guns, hot rod cars, politics & world history. He earned degrees from Wabash, Harvard & UM & spent most of his law career in the office of the County Atty, though he was a spirited cowboy at heart. A celebration of Carl's life will be Sun, May 20, 1PM @ the Black Cloud Saloon in Bunnell, FL. To join the procession to Thunder Gulch, please arrive @ the Kim C.Hammond Justice Center on E Moody Blvd, Bunnell, FL @ high noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to a food bank or SPCA as Dad always helped a person or animal in need. For online condolences please see craigflaglerpalms.com & visit memorial site carlkernmemorial.blogspot.com. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.