Obit: Kern, Henry F. (1828 - 1912)

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Surnames: KERN SAEWERT MANN

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 3/ /1912
 

HENRY F. KERN

Henry F. Kern was born on March 23, 1828 at Altwidermos, Besse-Darmstadt, Germany. He came to this country in 1853 and settled in Philadelphia, Pa, where he was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Mann. This union was blessed with ten children, six of which died in infancy.

In 1879 he and his family came to Clark Co., Wis, and settled on the farm on the West Side where he resided till his death on March 4.

He reached the age of 83 years, 11 months and 10 days and always enjoyed good health till the middle of November last year. Since then his health has declined rapidly, till he was called by his Master to his eternal resting place.

Burial took place on March 7th. Service was held in the German Reformed Church on the West Side and conducted by Rev. Otto Saewert.

The deceased leaves to mourn his death two sons and one daughter in Duluth, Minn. one son, George, here 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was a peaceful God-fearing man, who served his Lord in a quiet way.