He attended Everett High School and would marry his wife Joan H.(Brookland) Rushton on September 1, 1956, in Lansing. Most of his adult years Kern worked as a painter, estimator, and bookkeeper. Kern was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Dewitt. He accepted Jesus as his savior as a young adult, and, as a result, his faith and church were very important to him.
Kern is preceded in death by his parents; and is survived by his loving wife Joan Rushton; His three children Rocky (Shiri) Rushton; Rick (Laurie) Rushton and Rhonda (Steve) Lang, one sister, Karmen (Fred) Bentley; His 20 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 22, at 1pm with visitation one hour prior at Heritage Baptist Church, 1380 E. Round Lake Road, Dewitt Michigan 48820 with Pastor Shawn Smith officiating.
Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery immediately following the service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grdewitt.com for the Rushton family.
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