1965
Gregory
2016
Gregory R. Kern
July 12, 1965 — December 2, 2016
KERN, Mr. Gregory R.
Lawrence, MI
Passed away peacefully Friday, December 2, 2016 at the age of 51 at his home. Greg, born July 12, 1965 in Toledo, OH was a treasured son of Donald and Carolyn (Mohler) Kern. He grew up in Bowling Green, OH and attended Albion College where he was a member of the football and track teams. While at Albion, he formed lifelong friendships and a strong bond with his ATO brothers. He even caught the eye of a young freshman, Patricia "Trish" (Tait) Kern. On June 17, 1989, he and Trish were united in marriage and experienced many adventures together for the last 27 years. Their love produced two sons, Lance Kern of Albion, MI and Ryan Kern of Lawrence, MI. Greg was very proud of what fine young men they grew to be. Despite being preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn (Mohler) Kern, Greg's family, his father, Donald Kern of Bowling Green, OH; brother, Brian (Miranda) Kern of Stockbridge, GA; and his several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins will continue to celebrate and carry Greg's legacy and passion in their own lives. Greg had been a Kalamazoo area resident for the last 16 years and was an Operations Manager with Benteler Automotive in Holland, MI. While he could be described as a perpetual 12 year old mixed within a hopeless romantic, Greg possessed an unconditional love for his family and friends. He and Trish loved to travel, celebrated the holidays to the fullest, and never missed a chance to cheer on his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes. His family would like to extend their thanks to family and friends who supported them through this most difficult time. As you keep Greg and his family in your hearts, find comfort in knowing Greg is now comfortably sitting at Eternity's beach. With his feet in the sand, his face to the sun, and a cold one in hand, he is joyfully listening to a Buckeyes' game while patiently waiting for the rest of the party to arrive. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, December 9th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St., Kalamazoo, MI. The family will receive friends from 1-3pm on Friday at the chapel. Private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Greg's honor to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
**MEMORIALS**
In lieu of flowers:
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 N. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-382-2500
www.wmcc.org
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-345-0273
www.hospiceswmi.org
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Lawrence, MI
Passed away peacefully Friday, December 2, 2016 at the age of 51 at his home. Greg, born July 12, 1965 in Toledo, OH was a treasured son of Donald and Carolyn (Mohler) Kern. He grew up in Bowling Green, OH and attended Albion College where he was a member of the football and track teams. While at Albion, he formed lifelong friendships and a strong bond with his ATO brothers. He even caught the eye of a young freshman, Patricia "Trish" (Tait) Kern. On June 17, 1989, he and Trish were united in marriage and experienced many adventures together for the last 27 years. Their love produced two sons, Lance Kern of Albion, MI and Ryan Kern of Lawrence, MI. Greg was very proud of what fine young men they grew to be. Despite being preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn (Mohler) Kern, Greg's family, his father, Donald Kern of Bowling Green, OH; brother, Brian (Miranda) Kern of Stockbridge, GA; and his several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins will continue to celebrate and carry Greg's legacy and passion in their own lives. Greg had been a Kalamazoo area resident for the last 16 years and was an Operations Manager with Benteler Automotive in Holland, MI. While he could be described as a perpetual 12 year old mixed within a hopeless romantic, Greg possessed an unconditional love for his family and friends. He and Trish loved to travel, celebrated the holidays to the fullest, and never missed a chance to cheer on his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes. His family would like to extend their thanks to family and friends who supported them through this most difficult time. As you keep Greg and his family in your hearts, find comfort in knowing Greg is now comfortably sitting at Eternity's beach. With his feet in the sand, his face to the sun, and a cold one in hand, he is joyfully listening to a Buckeyes' game while patiently waiting for the rest of the party to arrive. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, December 9th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St., Kalamazoo, MI. The family will receive friends from 1-3pm on Friday at the chapel. Private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Greg's honor to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
**MEMORIALS**
In lieu of flowers:
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 N. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-382-2500
www.wmcc.org
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-345-0273
www.hospiceswmi.org
Visitation
DEC 9. 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Memorial Service
DEC 9. 03:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
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