Obituaries 29 May 2024

Thomas D. Kern

Thomas D. Kern, 80, of Clarksburg, passed away at the Legacy Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born Nov. 27, 1943, to Charles and Francis (Burlile) Kern, the second of identical twins. 

After graduating from Central High School in Columbus, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1963 and served our country for five years, first at Cheyenne, Wyo. and later at Woodbridge Air Base in Bentwaters, England.
 
On Oct. 13, 1973, Tom married Marilyn Ater, his “one and only,” and together they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. 

He is survived by his devoted wife; brother-in-law, Don Proehl; sisters-in-law, Gail Stout, Denise Kern, Mary Ater and Carolyn (Mike) Hummel. Tom leaves behind the Kern, Proehl, Helmick, Cummins, Ater and Hardy nieces and nephews who enjoyed his humor and charm. Tom is also survived by many cousins, friends and his “Coughlin Family” at the GM dealership where he worked after he retired.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Glen and Nell Ater; sisters, Sonia “Sunny” Helmick and Virginia “Ginny” Proehl; brothers, Charles, Terry and Tim, his twin; and brothers-in-law, Harold “Harry” Helmick and Terry Ater.
 
Marilyn will be forever grateful for the wonderful care shown to Tom and the entire family during his illness. Tom’s memories will be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.
 
Under the direction of the Ebright Funeral Home, visitation will take place Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at funeral home. Pastor Vera Welker will preside over the funeral Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the church with burial at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the church. Military rites will be accorded by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard.

In the past year, Tom was thrilled to be included in the 123rd Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. and would be humbled to have donations sent to Honor Flight Columbus, PO Box 20133, Columbus, Ohio 43220 or the Clarksburg United Methodist Church, PO Box 92, Clarksburg, Ohio 43115 in his memory. 

Those wishing to sign Tom’s online register or donate online may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.

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