Richard W. “Dick” Kern

Richard W. “Dick” Kern, 78, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away Sept. 7, 2019 at Greenfield Healthcare Center.He was born October 1, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was a Pendleton resident since 1974. Dick retired from General Motors Corporation as a welder in 1996 following 30 years of service.He was a 1959 graduate of Alexandria High School and was a US Army veteran.Dick was of the Catholic faith. He was active in model railroading and was a member of Muncie Modular Club and Anderson Train Collectors Club.Survivors include his wife, Patricia M. “Patsy” (Hensley) Kern whom he married October 23, 1965; children, Timothy Kern of Anderson, Cathy (John) Davis of Greenfield, Jeffrey (Gene) Kern of Greenfield and Andrew (Rosalie) Kern of Pennville; sister, Judy (William) Summitt; special grandson, Austin Stewart and several other grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Matthew Stewart.Services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, Indiana 46064 with Father Robert Williams officiating.Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Lahm Chapel.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service.Online condolences available at www.wilsonstpierre.com