Larry D. Kern, age 80, of Kenyon died on November 18, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester after fighting multiple health issues.
Larry Delano Kern, the son of Sebastian and Violet (Eisen) Kern, was born on October 1, 1943, in Faribault. He grew up on a farm near Kenyon and graduated from Faribault High School in 1961. He entered the Army Reserves and was called in to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He returned to Kenyon after his service and worked with local farmers selling fertilizer and seed. He worked as the manager of Nerstrand Agri Center for over 35 years. On December 29, 1965, he was united in marriage to Barbara Root at Christ the King Church in Medford. In his younger years he enjoyed playing softball, bowling and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He continued his love of sports through out his life and was an avid Vikings fan. Larry also enjoyed deer and took trips out west Pheasant hunting with his brothers. Larry loved jigsaw puzzles. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife Barbara of Kenyon; children Michael Kern of Owatonna, Matthew (Lisa) Kern of Kenyon, Michelle (Mark) Lager of Northfield, Melissa (Chad) Boettcher of Northfield; 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 7 siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Holly Mae, and 3 brothers.
Visitation was held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kenyon. Mass was held on Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:30 AM at the church. Interment was in the Resurrection Cemetery near Medford.
