Michael R Kerin

Michael R Kerin

Michael Kerin Obituary

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Michael R Kerin, age 75, passed away at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on February 21, 2025. He was born September 20, 1949 to the late John and Hannah Kerin in Evansville, Indiana. 

Mike graduated from Madison High School, Mansfield, Ohio in 1967. He was in the Air Force reserves and a member of the Toledo Elks Lodge for 49 years. He enjoyed camping, bowling, and golf. He was a logistics manager until 2015 when he retired. He then started teaching driver's education until his passing. 

November 7, 1970 he married Terry (Bloom) Kerin in Toledo, Ohio. In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 sons, Michael (Kristy) Kerin Jr of Toledo, Ohio and Robert Kerin; grandson Jacob Kerin of Toledo, Ohio; brother John (Jack) (Diane) Kerin; sisters Margaret (John) Sally, Pat Morley, Julie Loterer (deceased) and many nieces and nephews. 

There will be no services at this time. 

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