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Robert Kern Obituary
MUNCIE - Robert D. Kern, 78, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born to Charles E. and Mary Eloise (Dawson) Kern on September 2, 1936 in Muncie and graduated from Royerton High School in 1954.
Robert was a co-owner of Precision Printing for several years.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge #33, Sons of AMVETS, Hoosier Cruisers and the Central Indiana Old Car Club. Also, he enjoyed traveling, bowling, and playing golf.
Robert is survived by his wife whom he married February 5, 1955, Patricia (Redmond) Kern; daughters, Alicia (Wayne) Zearbaugh, Karen (Bob) Erk, and Kay (fiance', John Wilkerson) Miller; brothers, Keith (Carol) Kern and Richard (Jayne) Kern; sisters, Joanne Terrell and Sandra (Larry) McKinnon; sisters in-law, Judy Kern, Noreen Russell and Kathleen Gruwell; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phillip Kern; son in-law, Gil Miller; brother, Jon Kern; brothers-in-law, Bill Gaskill, Donn Russell, and Clint Terrell.
Services are 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Eldon Morehouse officiating.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015 and from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at elmridgefuneralhome.com.
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Jennifer Choate
July 18, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Sitting in the airport now after being gone for the past week awaiting a plane to come back to Muncie and read the news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am gonna miss your kindness and Bob's sweet smile. Hugs to all of you.
-Jennifer, Dr. Haslitt nurse.
Kim Caudill
July 15, 2015
So sorry for the loss of a good man
Carrie Irving
July 14, 2015
Had a lovely visit with Bob not long ago out at Bill and Linda's. Such a kind and friendly man...from our family to yours, please accept our sincerest sympathies.
July 14, 2015
Dear Kay: I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Hugs to you! Jahma Richey Gray
Marilyn Smith
July 14, 2015
When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile----Love to you and your family---
Ron & Ruby Denney
July 13, 2015
May you find peace on the other side of sorrow. May you find comfort on the other side of loss. And most of all, may you find in this sad farewell that love lives on in the memories of the heart.
James & Marilyn Krueger
July 13, 2015
We are saddened to learn of your great loss. We so enjoyed our times together. May God grant you comfort in the days ahead.
Bill Eller, Jr.
July 12, 2015
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He and my Dad were great friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Rogers
July 12, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss! He certainly will be missed by all. I Pray for comfort to all the family at this time .
Gloria and Richard Bunner
July 12, 2015
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Gloria and Richard
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