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Robert Kern Obituary
Robert L. Kern Sr., 61, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Kay A. (Sterner) Kern. They celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary in June. Born in Fullerton, he was a son of Mae T. (Teruya) Miller of Whitehall and the late George Kern Sr. Robert was a lift operator for U.S. Foodservice, Allentown, for the past 25 years. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; mother; children, Lori A., wife of Allen W. Herczeg, of Allentown, Robert L. Kern Jr. and his wife, Tina R., of Whitehall, Nicole M., wife of Gregory N. Trexler Jr., of Bethlehem, Amanda L. Kern of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Jesse, Micaela, Joshua, Robert III, Chad and Jeremy; siblings, Margaret Nan Papson, Lorraine Todisco, Joyce Hildebrand, Evelyn Haas, Connie Matla, Willard Kern and George Kern Jr. He was predeceased by siblings, Louise Trybulski, Leroy Kern, Carol Kromer and Kathleen Kern. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Stephens Funeral Home Inc., 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: AIDS Service Center, 60 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
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for Robert Kern
Heather Cadden(Woolley)
July 31, 2006
Nikki and Family,
I am at a complete loss for words. I had no idea about your Dad's passing, until just a few days ago. Wow, what a rush of memories !!! Your Dad is the absolute best. He was always around for us growing up. Taking us to the stadium for the football games, going out to eat, the mall etc. I know it doesn't make it any easier, but he is in a more peaceful place now. Nikki, you were and always will be a very dear friend. Please be strong and know that one day you will be together again. You and your Family are in my prayers and thoughts. Please let your Mom know how sorry I am. Call if you need anything at all!!!
Wendy Petraglia
July 30, 2006
Dear Kern Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mr. Kern and his warm & welcoming smile. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Wendy (Johnson) Petraglia
Kelly Kistler
July 27, 2006
Kay and family,
May all of your deepest sorrows be overcome by all of the good memories you all had together. My deepest thoughts and sympathy are with you. Sorry I couldn't be there.
Lisa Scarcia
July 25, 2006
Kay, Lori, Robbie, Nikki, Amanda and families:
Bob will be truly missed by all. You are ALL part of my family and have been for almost 40 years. As I reminisce through those years, Bob was an important part of who alot of us are today. He drove us girls to the school dances, movies and activities, he vacationed at the beach with my family, he had many funny faces to bring a smile to our faces, and most of all he loved his family. May you search your happy memories for comfort and cherish the moments you spent with him. Know that the we are all praying to get you through your difficult days and share your sorrow deeply.
July 24, 2006
Kay Ann and family: Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and give you strength thru this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Garry and Jane Christman
Kristen Lenhart
July 24, 2006
Kern Family,
We are sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Chris and Kristen Lenhart
Eugene Krim Sr.
July 24, 2006
The worlds loss is gods gain.Bobby and his family are some of the nicest people i have ever met.God bless everyone.
Chenelle Drayton
July 23, 2006
Memory can tell us only what we were,
In company with those we loved;
It cannot help us find out what each of us,
Alone, must now become.
Yet, no person is really alone;
Those who live no more still echo
Within our thoughts and words,
And what they did has become
Woven into what we are.
So Sorry for your loss...
Please let Amanda know I'm here for her.....she can email me for a phone number...Chenelle Drayton and The Drayton Family
Connie Sharesky
July 23, 2006
Kay, Lori, Robbie, Nikki & Amanda~
No words can erase the pain in your hearts, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts were with you yesterday..May God give you peace knowing Bob is in a better place. All my love and prayers.
Tonya Cooper
July 22, 2006
Amanda, Kay and the Kern family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He was a very good man and he is in a better place now. I thank him for all the times he drove me to practices, games, competitions and the dinners he made me over the years.
Amanda-if you ever need anything call me i am always here to listen
janet schoeneberger
July 22, 2006
Robbie,
Sorry to hear about your
grandfather. You are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Yog, Janet,Eric
and Kara
Sandy Drexinger (Tshudy)
July 22, 2006
Kay & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. God bless you and your family and may time and memories bring you comfort and peace.
Carol & Charlie Saul
July 22, 2006
Kay and family, Please except our deepest sympathy on your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the Kern family.
Always
Charlie, Annette and Danielle Roll
July 22, 2006
Dear Kay,Amanda and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Darlene Ferencin
July 22, 2006
May the Lord bless and give us strength. May the memories stay in our hearts forever.
Michael Micklos
July 22, 2006
Dear Kern Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take comfort in your many wonderful years of memories for that is what will help ease your pain. God Bless you all.
Michael and Kerri Micklos
(US Foodservice)
Richard Krautkremer
July 22, 2006
Mrs. Kern and family,
We are very sorry for your tremendous loss!! Bob was a wonderful person who was always reliable and hard working. He never had a complaint about anyone. He will be sadly missed! May God help you through your healing process and bless you every day! Our thoughts and prayers are will you all!
Love, Rich, Julie and Claudia Krautkremer
Jim And Keri Scheirer
July 21, 2006
Nikki & Greg and The Kern Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 21, 2006
Mrs. Kern, Lori, Robbie, Nikki and Amanda,
I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sandy (Suter) Chorney
Mr. & Mrs. David Miller
July 21, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Douglas Cortright
July 21, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family. We are so sorry to hear the news of Bob's passing.
Douglas and Susan Cortright
( US Foodservice)
July 21, 2006
Dear Kay and Family
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. We want you and your family to know that you all are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Helen Giacobbe and family
Ernie & Irene Toth
July 21, 2006
Dear Kaye and Family :
Irene and I,feel so sorry about Bob.Our love goes out to you and your family.
Larry Hillborn
July 21, 2006
May God Bless You And Your Family In This Time Of Sorrow
Mr. & Mrs Larry Hillborn
Diana & Joseph Horvath
July 21, 2006
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your famiy
Mr. & Mrs. David Miller
July 21, 2006
The Lord Bless You All In This Time Of Pain And Sorrow. Look to Him And He Will Give You Peace And Healing In Your Hearts As Each Day Goes By. For He Loves You All. And He Promises Never To Leave You,and Lean On Him And He Will Give You Strength Through It All. God Bless All Your Hearts That Are Hurting. Amen.
Teruya (Kern) Black
July 21, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
July 21, 2006
Dear Kay & Family
We are saddened at the news of Bob's passing. We wanted you to know that our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Helen Giacobbe & family
Susan Young
July 21, 2006
Our thoughts are with you.
Take care,
Love,
Mike, Sue, Kayla and Morgan
Amber Chaikowsky
July 21, 2006
My prays are to all the kern family.
Amanda- I want you to know that I'm always here if you need some one to talk to.
Jodie Strohl
July 21, 2006
Greg and Nikki, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know him very well, but I do know what you are all going through. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Jodie
The Leshko Family
July 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Butch Kromer
July 21, 2006
Kay and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss.
Butch and Sue Kromer
Debbie Sarbaugh
July 21, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Keep the memories of your Dad strong in your heart. Remembering all the good times is what will help you through this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy & Charlie Hoydu
July 21, 2006
May all your good memories help you through this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies.
Jackie McPoyle
July 21, 2006
My prayers and deepest sympathy to all the Kern family.
doreen cappellini
July 21, 2006
Nicci...
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
God Bless,
Bob & Doreen
Amanda Kern
July 21, 2006
Daddy,
i love you and life is gonna be so hard without you. Words can't even come close to displaying the emotions I feel right now. I promise I will try my hardest in all I do and be strong for mom. I miss you more than anything.....
amanda (your daughter)
Pat Marks (Kern)
July 21, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
July 21, 2006
Kay & Amanda
Please accept our deepest sympathies
I would love to said good bye to Bob on Saturday but We will be out of town.
We will pray for you and your family at this time.
Pat & Ron
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