Robert ‘Bob’ L. KernsRobert "Bob" L. Kerns, age 80, of South Whitley, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
He was born May 15, 1941, in New Haven, to the late Franklin and Marguerite Kerns. Bob graduated from New Haven High School in 1959 and matriculated from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a degree in history. He worked as a quality engineer and in various capacities for Magnavox, ITT, served as an assistant to Philo Farnsworth, North American Van Lines, Ottenweller where he implemented QS9000, Excelwel Manufacturing and Superior Precision prior to his retirement. Bob was an afficionado of vintage vinyl, political science, current events, World War II era history and Chicago Cubs baseball.
Bob is survived by his children: Scott (Brenda) Kerns, of Fort Wayne; Stephanie Kerns, of Lebanon, N.H.; Kristina (Robert) Bopp, of Fort Wayne; grandchildren: Shianne Baldwin and Dylan Kerns; close personal friends: Tony (Lori) Starkey and family, of South Whitley. He was predeceased by his brother, Frank A. Kerns, of Fort Wayne.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageHighlandPark.com for the Kerns family.
