Henry Kerns Obituary
December 22, 2025, age 93, of Mequon. Loving husband of Joan Kerns (nee Polacheck). Dear father of Bill (Patty) Kerns, Jim Kerns, and the late Judy (Tom) Pence. Adoring grandfather of Danny (Caitlin), Michael (Emilie), David (Liana) Kerns; Ananda and Max Kerns; Andrew (Giuli) Pence, Jenny (Eric) Kozik, and Sam (fiancée Annika Erickson) Pence. Treasured great-grandfather of 9. Preceded in death by sister Rhoda Silver, brothers-in-law Bob Silver, and Jim Polacheck. Further survived by sister-in-law Terri Polacheck, other relatives, and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Newcastle Place and St. Croix Hospice.
Pat had many passions. As a businessman he was owner of Kerns Carpet One for the past 69 years, a local Milwaukee institution. He was past president of the World Floor Covering Association and Wisconsin Floor Covering Association.
Pat loved Milwaukee and was deeply involved in the community. He was very active with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, HERC, former president of the board for Mt. Sinai Hospital, board member for the Greater Milwaukee Open, and many others.
Funeral services 12 noon central Friday, December 26, 2025 at Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point, WI. Private family entombment to follow. Memorials to Judy Kerns Pence Cancer Fund at Aurora Health Care Foundation, 2025 Windsor Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60523 or charity of your choice.
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Following entombment, the family will see friends at Congregation Sinai, Friday only.
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Bob Habush
December 26, 2025
Joan and family.my deepest condolences.Due to recent operation unable to attend funeral service except by zoom.Considered Pat a friend and Mimi and I you couple friends.He was a credit to his family and the community.He will be missed.Bob Habush
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