Alvin Kern Obituary

Alvin Louis Kern

Alvin Louis Kern, 83, of Findlay, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, after a 25-year struggle with Parkinson's Disease.

Alvin was born Sept. 14, 1938, in Seneca County, to the late Anthony and Norine (Lucius) Kern. He married the love of his life and his high school sweetheart, Mary Brady, on April 29, 1961 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, and she survives in Findlay.

Also surviving are his children, Deacon Mark (Carrie) Kern of Ocoee, Tennessee, Michael (Kristine) Kern of Findlay, Amy (Bill) Shepherd of Marysville, Joseph (Kristen) Kern of Cumberland, Rhode Island, and John (Stephanie) Kern of Marysville; grandchildren, DeAnna, Joshua (Yaimarie), Andrew, Lacie, Ian (Savannah), Matthew, Kayla, Austin, Kelly, Amanda, and Jonathon; great-grandchild, Lando; and brothers, Carl Kern and Luke Kern, both of Tiffin. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Francis Kern, Rita Kern, and Mary Catherine Fox.

Alvin was a 1957 graduate of New Riegel High School. Alvin faithfully served his country in U.S. Army. During this time, Alvin served a mission in the Congo attached to the U.N. forces performing emergency personnel evacuations. Alvin was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Findlay, for over 60 years, where he helped renovate the Downtown Church in spite of his Parkinson's. Alvin loved fishing, an activity that he found to be very peaceful. Alvin was also an avid woodworker. The most important part of Alvin's life was his family. He cherished every moment he spent with them.

Visitation for Alvin will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, Hanneman Funeral Home, 201 Osborn Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840. A scripture service will take place at 7 p.m. Alvin's Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Rd., Findlay, Ohio, 45840. Interment will follow at Knollcrest Cemetery, where military honors will be rendered by Hancock County Memorial Squad.

Memorial contributions may be gifted in Alvin's honor to the church or Parkinson's Foundation.

Online condolences, as well as a fond memory, may be shared with Alvin's family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.