Trenton Kern

TRENTON E. KERN age 92 of Lancaster died Thursday March 15, 2012 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He had Kern Barber Shop for over 42 years and was a member of The Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church since 1954. Trenton was a 59 year member of the UCT, the Barbers Local #661 and member of the Knights of Pyhtias Philos Lodge #64, Circleville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Company “G” and of the American Legion Post #11.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean E. Kern; sons, Keith (Sondra) Kern, Lancaster and Rex (Nancy) Kern, Camarillo, CA; grandchildren, Scott (Barbara) Kern, John Ryan (Heather) Kern, Timothy (Holly) Kern, Kellie Kern and Michael (Amy) Kern; 11 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Grace Kern, brothers, Pearl Kern and Paul Kern.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster with Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens where the Lancaster Ohio Veterans Burial Detail will conduct military graveside services. Friends may call Monday from 2-4; 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to The Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, 1004 West Sixth Avenue, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or the A-C Alumni Endowment P.O. Box 275 Amanda, OH 43102 in Trenton’s memory.