John “Rusty” Kernan, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 19th, 2023 at his home in Roswell, Georgia with his loving wife of 47 years by his side. Born August 2nd, 1946 at St. Anne Hospital, Chicago. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Mooney Kernan and Jack Kernan. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen whom he married on June 6, 1975; son, Kevin of Chicago; sisters, Mary K Smith and Kathleen Buck (John) of Chicago; brother-in-law, Thomas Laffey of Minnetonka, Minnesota and many nieces and nephews.
Rusty never allowed the polio he contracted as a child to prevent him from playing the sports he loved. After graduating from John Carroll University, Rusty followed in his father Jack’s footsteps coaching high school sports by coaching football at De Lasalle High School on the southside of Chicago. In 1979 he joined Pat Ryan & Associates where, as one of the top Finance & Insurance trainers in the industry, he used his coaching expertise to help thousands of retail automobile people develop their professional skills. After 19 years with Pat Ryan, he moved from Chicago and joined EasyCare in Norcross, GA where he continued mentoring automotive professionals. After 17 years with EasyCare he retired to enjoy the fruits of his efforts. Rusty and Kathleen enjoyed hundreds of friends, both young and old, at the Country Club of Roswell where they have been members since moving from Chicago. His many golf tournament victories are noted in the MGA record books.
A memorial service will be held at The Country Club of Roswell with a reception to follow on Monday February 27th at 11AM. In lieu flowers please consider a donation to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.
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Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roswellfuneralhome.com for the Kernan family.
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