George N. Kern

A graduate of Monroe Township High School, Five Points, Ohio, George attended Wilmington College and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the John Deere Company in Columbus, Ohio, in 1986. He was a past master of Heber Lodge #501 F&AM in Williamsport, Ohio, and recently received a 65-year pin from this lodge. He was also a past patron of the Heber Eastern Star in Ohio and a member of Tyrian Council #60, Royal Arch Mason #20 in Circleville, Ohio, and Scottish Rite in Columbus, Ohio. George was a past member of Oakhurst Country Club in Grove City, Ohio, and Lakewood Country Club in Naples, Florida. He was also a past trustee at Hardesty Village in Columbus, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Maggie) Kern; daughter, Kelly Erdy; sons, Keith and wife Gabriela Kern, and George Jr. and wife Mechelle; three grandsons, Dustin and Bre Kern, Dallas and Crystal Kern, and Tyler and Krystal Kern; great-grandson, Dustin Kern; and great-granddaughters, Penny and Morgan Kern. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Pearl (Downing) Kern; brother, Bob Kern; sister, Mary Katherine (Kate) Bracey; and sister, Pauline (Kern) Wertz. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews in Ohio, Texas, and California.

Visitation will be Monday, August 19, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12:15 PM at Schoedinger Funeral Home, 4242 Hoover Rd., Grove City, OH 43123. A Masonic Service and Funeral Service will follow each other at 12:15 PM. To view George's Masonic Service and funeral, please click on the following link on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 12:15 PM (https://rb.gy/rphrir). Entombment Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.

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