April 5, 1960 - April 22, 2018
Robert L. Kernasovic passed away on Sunday, April 22 after being diagnosed with cancer on February 14, 2018. He was 58 years old. Born at Fitkin Hospital in Neptune, NJ, Bob grew up in Pine Beach, NJ and later resided in Beachwood, NJ. He attended Pine Beach Elementary, Intermediate East, St. Joseph's High School, and was a graduate of High School North's class of 1978. Bob participated in St. Joseph's Pop Warner Football, Toms River Biddy League Basketball, Beachwood Little League Baseball, St. Joseph's Football, High School North's Football, and Pine Beach Senior League Baseball. He was inducted into SJHD/MDHS Hall of Fame as a member of the 1976 State Championship Football Team. Bob was actively involved in the Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company for over 40 years. He was employed by the US Government at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst for over 35 years retiring in 2016. Bob is predeceased by his parents, Gertrude E. and Robert L. Kernasovic, father-in-law, Ronald H. Ruerup, and nephew, Kenneth J. Montanye. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kelly D. Kernasovic (Ruerup), his buddy, Floyd, sisters, Patricia Block (David), Gloria Doss (Earl), Janet Henrichs, brother, David Kernasovic (Maria), mother-in-law, Sallyann G. Ruerup, sister-in-law Kimberly Montanye (Kevin), brother-in-law Jeff Ruerup (Alissa), nieces and nephews Amy (Jay), Melissa, Lindsay (Justin), David (Rachel), Casey, Grace, Holly, Matthew (Stephanie), Emily, Kyle (Stephanie), Megan, Krystal, Jeffrey, Kirsten (Kevin), Kirk, Caitlyn, Danielle, and Ryan. Great nieces and nephews Bradley, Tanner, Arlo, Maille, Corbin, Gavin, Paige, Blair, Beau,and Oliver. Bob is also survived by many aunts and cousins in NJ, California, and Ohio, and all of his friends at Navy Lakehurst and members of the Pine Beach Volunteer Company. Viewing will be held at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street in Toms River, NJ on Wednesday, April 25 from 3:30 - 7:30 P.M. with a Fireman’s Service at 7:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the Prayer Service at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Toms River. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company, 525 Prospect Avenue, Pine Beach, NJ 08741 in his memory. Condolences may be made by visiting www.andersonandcampbell.com.
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