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Sandy L Winter posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Sandy L Winter purchased flowers (The FTD Cherished Friend Bouquet - Standard)
Mike will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Love, John and Sandy Winter
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Sara Kern posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Michael Kern, 65, of Vienna, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, shortly after midnight. He was surrounded by loved ones.
Born on August 30, 1950, in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late John Henry Kern. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Weil.
Michael Kern lived in Lorton, Virginia as well as Annandale, Virginia, where he attended Annandale High School. Michael excelled at sports and was a varsity Middle- Linebacker on the Annandale High School football team.
After high school, Michael enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. and served two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. During his time in Vietnam he was awarded many accolades for bravery, including seven Purple Hearts. Michael was proud to be a Marine and honored to serve his country.
After the Marine Corps. Michael worked in the wholesale food industry, in a career that spanned over 20 years. Michael worked with many restaurateurs in the Virginia, DC and Maryland area and shared his passion for food and cooking with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Kern of Vienna, VA; daughter Sara Kern and her husband Gaelen Thomasian of Asheville, NC; daughter Rebecca Kern of Asheville, NC; brother William "Butch" Kern of Fredricksburg, VA; brother Steven Kern of Mt. Crawford, VA; brother David Kern of Fairfax, VA; sister Bonnie Fairbank of Alexandria, VA; sister Kathy Kern of Huntingtown, MD.
The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Adams Green Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, December 21, at Pohick Church with Rev. Chuck McCoart of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church officiating. The service will be conducted at the gravesite with burial following at the Pohick Church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/MichaelKern
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Kim Reineberg posted a condolence
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Deborah, you, Mike, Sara and Becca were our second family for 10 years. even though we have not been in close touch lately, you always have and always will be a special part of us... Tom, Kim, Katie and Dan
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April Lagana posted a condolence
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Dee Dee, Sara and Becca... We love you very much. Uncle Michael brought love, warmth and laughter to all he touched. We will miss him deeply. God will be with you during this time of pain and may he help you heal. We are here for you as well. always. - Jeff April Lina and L. Josephine
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April Lagana posted a condolence
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Dee Dee, Sara and Becca... We love you very much. Uncle Michael brought love, warmth and laughter to all he touched. We will miss him deeply. God will be with you during this time of pain and may he help you heal. We are here for you as well. always. - Jeff April Lina and L. Josephine
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Bonnie Kern Fairbank posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Michael Joseph Kern was my BRAVE brother who fought so many obstacles in his life and yet was always a gentle man. I will always love you and remember the good times we always had when we were younger and older You may be gone from earth but always be remembered in my heart Love you, Your older big fat sister
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John & Retta Ladd posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Deborah, Sara & Rebecca, Our heart aches for your loss and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace at this difficult time. Love, John & Retta
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Will & Christine Kern posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Will & Christine Kern made a donation to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. We extend our most sincere condolences to you all, we will miss Uncle Mike. Love, Will, Christine, Maris, Lillian, Wilson and Penelope
Adams-Green Funeral Home & Crematory
721 Elden Street | Herndon, VA 20170
P: (703) 437-1764 or (703) 471-4090 | E: bill@adamsgreen.com
