Stanley Kern Obituary

Stanley A. Kern

Stanley A. Kern, formerly of Lawrence, KS, passed away February 23, 2013, at Kingswood Manor, Kansas City, MO. Stan was born January 5, 1926, to Alexander & Gladys Kern, in McCook, NE. He grew up in Denver, CO, graduating from North High School. He served as a member of the United States Marine Corps in Saipan during World War II. He returned to Denver after receiving a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star, and attended the University of Denver, where he met the love of his life, Frances Patterson Kern. They married in December, 1949 and he was by her side when she passed away in December of 2010, after 61 years of parenting, partnering and loving each other through sickness and in health. Stan went to work for Oldsmobile Division of General Motors, starting in the Denver Zone, and moved his family from Denver to Casper, WY, Houston, TX, King of Prussia, PA, Hingham, MA, Okemos, MI, Leawood, KS, Rochester, MI, Okemos, MI and finally retiring to Lawrence, KS. In each new city, Dad & Mom put down roots as though they would live there a lifetime, and cultivated friendships which spanned the country and their lifetime. While his vocation was management in the automobile industry, Stan had many avocations. His volunteer calling led him to running audio and broadcasts for churches they joined along the way, as well as teaching Adult Education. He and Frankie were Stephen Ministry leaders and Ministers and volunteered cooking for LINK in Lawrence. Stan served on the COM and Synod for the Presbytery of Kansas. He was a Master Hunter Safety instructor, teaching many teens proper gun handling and outdoor skills. He enjoyed hunting, swimming and golfing. He shared interests with Frankie that included gardening, Oriental Art, Southwest Native American Pottery, music, bird watching and star gazing. He was a proud lifetime member of the NRA. Stan was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Eugene Kern (JoAnn), his sister, Mary Ann, and his beloved wife, Frankie. He leaves their three children: Pat (Steve), and their children, Josh (Chantal & their son, Aiden), Jesse (Angel Gallo) Harlan. Steve (Pat), and their children, Emily (Sven and their children, Gavin, Logan & Tegan) Nelson, Erin (Alex and their daughter, Olivia) Brown and Alex Kern. Pam (Glenn) and their children Aaron (Shalia Satter & their daughter, Quinlyn), Oliver and Philip (Rebekah Godke) Read. He also is survived by his sister-in-law, Patricia (Vic) Stamm, of Silverton, British, Columbia. Please join us in celebrating Stan's life on Saturday, March 9th, 2013, 1:00 pm, at Covenant Chapel, 13300 Kenneth Road, Leawood, KS. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to John Knox Village Hospice, 400 NW Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64081, which carried our family through the passing of both of our parents with grace, love and dignity. The family wishes to give heartfelt thanks to the staff of Kingswood Manor both in independent living and in the long term care, particularly Alice, Bison, Charlotte, Delphina, Genericah, Glenda, Mariel, Martin, Megan and Melody. And Stan would want us to say, "Goodnight, Norine!" (Arr: Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, 8837 Roe, Prairie Village, KS 66207; 913-383-9888)

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2013.
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I met Stan and Frankie in 1973 when they picked me up at the airport. Worked with Stan until I was transferred to LA in 1978. That was five years and a thousand memories ago. We went from downtown KC to a great office in Overland Park. As I think back on my association with Stan I learn a lot and hopefully contributed to the success of the Zone as we made much progress in our mission of selling Oldsmobile. One of the first things Stan did for me was take me around usually at lunch time to a 100 gun shops as he wanted me to buy a shot gun. Finally, desided on a Browning Over and Under. Next I had to pass the State and National Safety courses and join the NRA. We went hunting a couple of times and I only fired the shot gun five times and still have the gun in the original box. There so many stories as Stan and I were very close during those five years. He was also known as "The ring Neck Pheasant" which was his CB name. He claimed along with Jim
Williams in Lansing as the creator of the famous "Rally 359". One time he ordered a yellow 98 and before he got it I had it decorated with the Rally 350 decals. He thought this was the greatest. After hsving been transfered and before I could move my family, my wife Nancy passed away and Stan was there for me and brought my friend Jack Hagarrity a dealer in Chicago to the wake.
Being a Catholic when I hear of a friend passing I send a Mass card so the prayers are said for the deceased person. I have a card for Stan and would like to send it to the family. May his soul as well as Frankr's rest in peace. Amen

March 17, 2013

The Kern family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Brokaw

March 11, 2013

Pam, you were blessed with incredible parents. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life, both your rejoicing and your sorrow.

Linda Stephenson

March 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss.
Will always remember Mr. Kern's upbeat, positive personality.

Judy

March 6, 2013

I so enjoyed getting to work with and know Stan. His stories and adventures always made me smile! He will always be someone special to me in my life journey! I know he is in a very happy place right now! God Bless! deb

March 6, 2013

We are sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of comfort comfort you and your family at this time.

March 6, 2013

Stan was a delight! I consider it a blessing to have had the opportunity to know both he and Frankie. Such a wonderful couple!

Lisa Wilson

March 6, 2013

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