Name: Visitation for MICHAEL R. KERN
Start: 2015-01-26T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-27T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Family Life Center at Life Church

Michael Roy Kern, 43, of Olathe, Kan., a Traffic Motorcycle Police Officer, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, from an apparent heart attack. Michael was born March 29, 1971, in Kansas City, Mo., to Marvin Roy and Kathy Rae Kern. He graduated from Truman High School in Independence, Mo., in 1989 and the Midwest Regional Police Academy in1998. While in Cass County he was a DARE Instructor, member of Missouri Tactical Officers Association, and voted officer of the year by his peers in 2000. He was promoted to rank of Corporal in 2001. Michael was hired on by the Olathe Police Department in Oct. 2001. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police as well as a Field Training Officer. He was transferred to the Traffic Unit in Dec. 2006. Through the years he received numerous letters of appreciation and commendation for his service. An excerpt from his Personal History Statement states, "I strive to be the best at what I choose to do. I am a well-liked and well respected associate and have been my entire career. I work well with others and I am committed to do my best and give 100% all of the time. . .I love my job and what my job stands for." He is survived by his wife of eight years, Denise (Webster) Kern; children, Derek Michael, Darci Ranee and Kyndall Lynn Kern and his parents, Marvin and Kathy Kern. He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John Martin and Rae Jeanette Hedrick and paternal grandparents, Marvin L. and Peggy J. Kern. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Family Life Center at Life Church in Olathe. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Worship Center at Life Church, 16111 South Lone Elm Road, Olathe. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Kan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kern Children's Fund. Checks payable to Kern Children's Fund can be mailed to Enterprise Bank & Trust, 11970 S. Blackbob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 or given to Denise Kern. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 24, 2015.

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Lincoln Black

January 29, 2015

Sending prayers your way.

jan carter

January 28, 2015

Dear Kathy,
I am a RN that works with Dr Diana Dark at the clinic at St. Luke's. You told me years ago, after finding out that I lived in Olathe, that if your son ever stopped me for something while I was driving; tell me that I took care of his mom, Kathy, and for him to treat me accordingly. I was thinking about that a couple of weeks ago and then heard the devastating news. Kathy, I am so very sorry for you and your family--what a loss. Words are inadequate to express my sympathy. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in heavenly peace.

Sandy Leach

January 27, 2015

We always try to search for the right words at a time like this, but the truth is, there are none. Nothing can reach to the depths of the profound pain in ones heart when you've lost someone you love so dearly. I pray that you draw from your strength, your love, and your faith to bring you through this. God bless the family and everyone who knew and loved Mike.
With deep compassion,
Sandy Leach, the mother of Ofc. Justin Leach

Tom and Cindy Hudson

January 26, 2015

It is so sad to lose one of our community's fine servants. Did not know this gentleman but he was a part of our Olathe family and obviously a dedicated and loyal servant. How impressive his credentials are! May God's love carry this family as they grieve and may your fond memories sustain you in the days ahead. Peace be with you.

January 26, 2015

Marvin, Kathy and Family. Our sincere sympathy for your tragic loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and Elaine Fallen

Cliff and Patti Dyer

January 25, 2015

Marvin and Kathy, and Michael's family, please accept our condolences and prayers at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all. Your "Lake" friends, Cliff and Patti Dyer, Mimosa Beach 2.

Tim & Brenda Hoggard

January 25, 2015

True Blue through and through. Mike was the true definition of what police and law enforcement stands for and is defined as. He will be greatly missed by all. His cheer and smile was always there and although his shift has ended here on earth it continues in heaven above us all as he watches over his family and friends and all the other lives he touched. RIP my friend you will always be close to our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers.

Frank waitzmann

January 25, 2015

I am very sorry to hear this, we send our love, Cheri and Frank Waitzmann

January 25, 2015

Marvin (Slim) & Kathy
Our hearts are heavy as we grieve your loss. Such a tragedy. Lifting you up in prayer.
Les (Slim) & Carol Parris

Christi larson

January 24, 2015

God will be at your side.

Members of the Rose Hill Police Department

January 24, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to the entire family for strength and healing during this tragic time. May you be blessed with peace and understanding in the days to come.

wanda mathis

January 24, 2015

Kathy I don't have any words to express how do sorry Tom and I are to hear about Michael. prayers for all the family

Karan Cross

January 24, 2015

I'm trying so hard to comprehend this!! As a Christian, I'm trying to focus on the blessings of this tragedy: He wasn't on his bike in traffic, he wasn't in his car driving his family, he wasn't at the hands of some lunatic while performing the job he so dearly loved, and he is finally in the arms of Jesus where no further harm can come to him. But as his aunt, there ARE no blessings. My life will never be the same, my heart will never be mended, but my memories will never fade. I pray for our family that one day we will find peace. Michael, you were always the light of my life and that light will never fade.

January 24, 2015

Kathy and Marvin I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Michael. Although I did not know him I am sure was a great son and person. I will pray for you and his family for the strength to get through this difficult time and the days ahead.
Judy Clark Bowe

January 24, 2015

A shocking and tragic loss. Denise , my thoughts are with you, my heart breaks for you and your daughter. Lisa DeWolfe

Janet Blanc

January 24, 2015

My heart goes out to your family. Prayers and hugs to all.

January 24, 2015

We will miss his smile and enery, he was always on move. The smell of ribs on the smoker told us he was around and it was going to be a good weekend. We will love him forever. Tony & Rose Ewen.

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