He was a retired engineer. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, stationed in Panama during the Korean war.
He is survived by his wife: Ann Kern; five children: Scott Kern of Tucson, AZ, Brad Kern of Tucson AZ, Mitch and Twilyn Kern of Sierra Vista, AZ, Dean Kern of Phoenix, AZ and Brandy and Shawn Greer of Orlando, FL.; two step children: Leah and Norman Adie of Scotland, Donna and Ally Mitchell of Scotland and several loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was the son of the late Jack and Mary Kern.
There will be a private memorial service for the family at a later date.
Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com
