Edgar F. 'Shorty' Kern, Jr., 74, of Mansfield, died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital after an extended illness. Born August 30, 1931, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Edgar F. Sr. and Elizabeth Norton Kern. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, watching birds, reading and completing crossword puzzles. Mr. Kern was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War and also served with the U.S. Navy. He was also a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by good friends, Jimmy and Sandra Carroll of Mansfield, Shelva Zehner of Galion, and Tami Rabold; and his caretaker, Kristin Mowry. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Military graveside services conducted by the Richland County Joint Veteran's Burial Detail will be held Friday, June 9, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. at Mansfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in care of Wappner Funeral Directors.