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Elwyn Kernstock Obituary
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Dr. Elwyn Nicholas Kernstock, Major, United States Army Retired, passed away on December 9th, in Pensacola, Florida of natural causes. Dr. Kernstock, Professor Emeritus from Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont, was 94.
He was a graduate of Townsend Harris High School in New York, was a professional jazz musician in New York City and the Catskills, and served for twenty two years as an Artillery Officer in the Army. Subsequently, he taught high school Civics in Connecticut and Political Science at Saint Michael's.
He is survived by his wife of sixty five years, Peggy, children Stephan, Nicholas, Christopher, and Wendy, and five grandsons.
A memorial service and internment will be held in Pelham, New York, in the spring.
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Ronald Morsch
May 30, 2013
Mrs Kernstock,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your husband. It's been many years but I still remember being at your home at Ravenna Arsenal.
Ronald L Morsch
LTC, U.S. Army(Retired)
Oldest son of Paul & Fern Morsch
[email protected]
Rick Lajoie
March 23, 2013
I am saddened by Dr. Kernstock's passing but smiling at the fond memories. Was one of his students from 1971-195, and he once told me that i may have majored in Pol Sci, but i minored in Kernstock becuase i had taken every course he taught in the four years i was there. I loved his sense of humor and also enjoyed working for him under the student work-study program. Although i hadn't seen him since graduation, i have thought fondly of him ever since. To Peggy and family, may i extend my deepest and most sincere sympathy. He was truely someone very special.
The Olgyay Family
February 7, 2013
Dear Kernstock Family Our prayers and deepest sympathies for your loss. We have very fond memories of Wyn that will always be in our hearts.
Gene Frenette
February 4, 2013
During my freshman year at St. Michaels, I took one of Dr. Kernstock's political science classes and enjoyed it so much, I enrolled in one of his classes my remaining three years. Even if you didn't agree with his political leanings, he made you think and my interest in politics to this day remains, partly because of him. Rest in peace, Dr. K.
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Beverly Wool
February 4, 2013
Dear Peggy, I am sorry for your loss I have fond memories of you and Wynn. I particulary remember a party you had for Preservation Jazz at your home. Take care of yourself and know that I am thinking of you.
February 3, 2013
Peggy, sorry for your loss but I remember how much fun you had together and enjoyed working with the two of u at the UU church. Janet Binkerd
February 3, 2013
Dear Peggy and Children,
Was saddened to read in the Free Press this morning of Elwyn's passing away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Remembering the fun we had at your house when you guys entertained us with food and piano playing as well as those wonderful tales that Elwyn could always pull out of his hat.
Sorry that you have been away these past years so we didn't get to see you, but our memories are beautiful ones and our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Much, much love and sympathy, Bill and Linda Garrett
Edward Markey
February 3, 2013
Wynn was always a dedicatd teacher and good supportive friend at Saint Michael's. He left a significant mark in faculty ranks at SMC.
carolyn carson
February 1, 2013
Wynn- I know that you and Thomas Jefferson are having great conversations with Stuart, too.
It was wonderful knowing you in our life and I will remember you always. Rest in Peace for a job WELL DONE.
Love, Carolyn
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