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2016
Joe KERN Obituary
Joe R. Kern, 87, of Palm City, FL, passed away peacefully October 7, 2016 at the Treasure Coast Hospice. Born in Evanston, IL on October 15, 1928 to Dorothy and Lowell Kern, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Jim Kern. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Donna M. Kern; 5 children, Jo Ann, John (Tish), Kevin, Kathy (Roland), and Janet; 2 step-children Loire (Joe), and Jay (Jim); 12 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of His Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions as a memorial may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997 or to Caring Fields Felines, 6807 SW Wedelia Terrace, Palm City, FL 34990. Treasure Coast Seawinds
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Clyde
January 21, 2023
Joe Kern was one of the finest men I have known. I first met Joe around the 1960s when he was a member of the fabled "Jetty Conchs", expert fishermen who regularly fish the south jetty of Palm Beach Inlet for the illustrious snook. I then became to know him in other venues, as a fellow Palm Beach businessman and as a fellow traveler to the Bahama Islands.
Joe came from a prominent Delray Beach family, but one would never know that from Joe, as he modesty was one of his hallmarks, along with a gentle and very likable personality. He would meet a stranger who would depart a friend.
As Paul, the apostle, recommended "I have run the good race" Joe has raised the bar for each of us to aspire to. He made this world a better place for having passed through it.
"God speed, Joe, I will be seeing you soon"
Respectfully,
Clyde Seaton, Jr
Jake & Sharon Jacobs
October 13, 2016
Jake and I send our prayers out to you and your family.
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