Obituary of Ronald Eugene Kern

Ronald Eugene Kern, 75, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. Born May 15, 1939 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Wilbur W. and Mae (Miller) Kern. He married Sharon Porter and she survives. He was a graduate of Bedford High School and worked at Cummins Engine Co. in Columbus, IN for forty years until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed woodworking, tinkering in his workshop and gardening with his wife. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who always looked for the positive in a situation. Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Sharon, of Bedford; two children, Chris, of Loogootee and Cathy Zimmermann and husband, Bob, of Evansville; four grandchildren, Joey Kern, Anna, Robby and Max Zimmermann, of Evansville; a brother, Roger Kern and wife, Carol, of Bonita Springs, FL; an uncle, Claude Kern (who was like a brother) and wife, Sarah and several other aunts and uncles; cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Dallas Kern. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 pm on Monday, March 9th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with John Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, March 8th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to I.U. Simon Cancer Center.