Russell E. Kern

Russell Elmer Kern, 82, of Sellersville, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, in the comfort of his own home.

Born on October 20, 1942, in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Elmer and Esther (Bergey) Kern.

Following his formal education, Russell worked at DelBar as a punch press operator for thirty-eight-and-a-half years.

Outside of work Russell loved to be with nature: He would spend his time gardening, watching the wildlife from his backyard, relaxing at the beach, and watching the hummingbirds when they would come around. Russell also enjoyed painting, making people laugh, and most importantly spending time with his family.

He was a member of the Sellersville Moose, Sellersville American Legion, Telford VFW, and the Perkasie Owls.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife to whom he was wed for thirty-eight: Donna L. Kern, who passed away in 2001; a son: David R. Kern, who passed away in 2007; and sisters: Marlene Bivighouse, Rose Nace, and Gloria Tucker.

Russell will lovingly be remembered by his son: Keith Kern (Sherry); daughters: April Hicks (Gregory) and Lori Beans (Thomas Donohue); brothers: Larry Kern and Brian Kern; sister: Jane Avender; brother-in-law: Ronald Landes; sister-in-law: Margaret Stallings; and ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 9:00am until the time of the funeral service—in the funeral home—at 10:00am.

Interment will follow in Quakertown Union Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.