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Gary R. Kern, age 66, of Rossford, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 14, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio. Gary was a 1967 graduate of Waite High School where he excelled in baseball and wrestling. He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam from 1967-70. He was employed with Chrysler Jeep in Toledo for over 30 years as a supervisor. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his daughters, Kimberly Kern-Leonard and Kristie (Robert) Kwiatkowski; grandchildren, Kayla (Josh) Giles, Maurissa Leonard, Alex, Cal and Brooke Kwiatkowski; siblings, Diane Jarzynski, Ginger Kern, Randy Kern, Debbie (Randy) Kirby, Donna Smith and Robert Kern; also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Kern and Elsie (Schutt) Peacock; stepfather, Robert Peacock; nephew, Jimmy Spetz; brother-in-law, William Jarzynski; and in-laws, Burton and Georgiana Gephart. Gary was also preceded in death by his best friend, Michael C.nb Brunner during the Vietnam War.
Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford, 830 Lime City Rd., on Friday, August 19, 2016, from 4-6 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow visiting hours beginning at 6 p.m. in the funeral home where the family invites all guests to wear their baseball attire. The family suggests that memorial contributions in Gary's memory be directed to the Waite High School baseball program. To leave online expressions of sympathy please visit
www.sujkowskirossford.com
As published in The Blade
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Jim Cagle
August 22, 2016
Wish peace and condolences to Gary's family. He was an honorable and fair boss. R. I. P.
August 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Losing our loved ones, brother or friend, is painful. Sending thoughts and prayers. Sue&Wayne Reed
Britt Knopp
August 19, 2016
So sorry to hear about Gary passing he was a true friend Britt Knopp
Stephen Shaffer
August 19, 2016
Kristie and Kimmie, so sorry for your loss. Just know I am with you in spirit if not physically. Love you.
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Patty & Rankin Walkup
August 18, 2016
Kristy and Kimmy, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a great guy. I only bowled in a league one season, your Dad was there to watch us every Tuesday. He always bought are popcorn and cheered us on to bowl our best. RIP Gary!
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Shirley French
August 18, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I remember Gary as a supervisor at Jeep when I worked there. He was a very nice guy. My condolences to the family. RIP Gary.
August 18, 2016
Never met Gary. He is a fellow Brother in Arms. May He RIP. Your Battle is Over. Sam Wolfe Vietnam 1972-1973 Elyria OH
Jeep Retirees
August 18, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jim and Judy Gephart
August 18, 2016
Girls, Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed Snider
August 18, 2016
Gary was a good guy and will be greatly missed.
Ken Steingraber
August 18, 2016
Very sad to hear of Gary's passing. He was so generous to allow me into the Waite Fieldhouse anytime of the day or night as he worked. As a young athlete, Gary would open the doors to the Fieldhouse and give me free reign. We would often play catch, lift weights or shoot baskets. May you rest in Peace my friend.
Henry Schuster
August 18, 2016
You are already missed....
Russ Ryan
August 18, 2016
So sorry to learn of Gary's passing. I have many found memories of our times together both on and off the playing field. As good of a player he was on the field, I remember him as better person and friend off of it.
Michele Mauder
August 18, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Gary's passing! He was my supervisor for years at Chrysler and truly cared about his employee's and the company. May his loved ones have comfort from their many cherished memories...God Bless.
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