Tracy E. Kern

Tracy E. Kern

It is with deepest sadness that our family shares the passing of Tracy E. Kern (Thomsen) December 30, 1956- December 15, 2021.

It is with love that we share what made her extraordinary. Alongside her husband of 47 years Ralph W. Kern II (Spud), anything she wished to do she did, anywhere they wished to go they went, they raised two wonderful sons, Cameron Viggo Kern, and Clifford T. Kern with his fiance Jessica C. (granddaughter Ceceillia S. and future grandson Odin K.( FEB '22));and Jack the dog.

A life long resident of point place, Tracy loved living on the lake watching both the sun and moon rise over the water. She loved boating, especially to see the fireworks both downtown and at Shoreland where being on the water offered a front row seat. She also looked forward to the times she went out fishing; catching cleaning and cooking whatever the catch. She loved camping out on the beaches of bay point where she would gaze up into the stars, and wander the beaches looking for artifacts and lucky stones, but laying in the sun sipping a beverage was her favorite.

At home she was a dynamo cultivating roses and tending a diverse vegetable garden (especially tomatoes) outside, while inside she flexed her green thumb on a wide selection of exotic plants. The rest of her household kingdom praised her for the many delectable delights she would conjure in the kitchen, and the masses would wait patiently during Christmas to see if they were on her list for cookies; the making of which kept her very busy the entire month of December.

She took several trips around the country with her family, camping along the way. Twice she hiked the grand canyon, spending the night at the bottom a few times.

She lived life on her own terms. She was fierce and humble. Everyone who had the chance to meet her were made better for the experience.

Celebrated in life by, Teresa (Thomsen) Rudes, Fred Rudes, Jr., Fritz Rudes, Christian Rudes, Angus Rudes, Larraine (Kern) Ford, Melissa Wallace, Dave Wallace, Raymond Duslak, Taylor Duslak, Sydni Wallace, Carter Wallace, Jaide Jefferson, Jasmine Jefferson, Candy Kern, Jeffery (Hick) Brown, Harley Kern, Melissa Kern, Jeffery Brown, Jr., Brooke Kern, Noah Kern, Nancy Kern, Harold Mumford, Brandi Thompson, Sara Russeau, Nick Russeau, Terrance Thompson, Michael Thompson, Phoebe Russeau, Nicholas Russeau, Matthew Kern, Donna Kern, Amanda Williams, Rocko Kern, Lidia Lerma, Kyle Kern, Tiffany Kern, Alex Kern, Rachael Gorney, Paige Williams, Mason Williams, Brianna Williams, Madeline Kern, Rocko Kern, Jr., Rex Kern, Kenna Kern, Jema Kern, Dextin Kern, Adrianna Kern, Aubrie Kern, Ezekiel Kern, Evan Kern, Kurt Kern, Maureen Fairbairn, Josie Snodderly, Jacob Fairbairn, Emilee Brenneman, Max Fairbairn, Drake Snodderly, Summer Snodderly, Everly Fairbairn, Tanya (Thomsen) Beaumont, Todd Beaumont, Kelly Beaumont, Kyle Beaumont, Jessica Gilbert, Nicole Beaumont, Katie Beaumont, Julia Faye Beaumont, Emma Beaumont, Eli Beaumont, Kane Beaumont, Steve Jorgensen, Darlene Jorgensen, Davene Guyton, Joann Carson, and Eugene (Pete) Wilson.

Preceded in death by, Christian Thomsen, Elsie Faye (Wilson) Thomsen, Ralph W. Kern I, Jeanne (Eakins) Kern, Jeffery Kern, Christina (Thomsen) Gentry, John Fairbairn, Leif Kern; and Muttley, her dog.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, Toledo. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting

hoeningfuneralhome.com