Albert Kern

Albert L. Kern, age 90, a resident Grantsburg formerly of Dairyland died March 7, 2013 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care. Albert was born on October 28, 1922 in Clinton Township, Barron County to Sam and Christina Kern. Albert and Anna were married on April 12, 1943 in Pine City, Minnesota. He farmed, was an over the road truck driver and hauled milk for a number of years. He also worked as a truck mechanic and then Profit Lumber as a yardman before retiring. He then decided he wasn’t ready to retire and took a job working for Vance Johnson Construction. In his free time he loved being out in the woods. He enjoyed hunting and going fishing, taking several trips to Canada. He most favorite past time was spending time with his family. Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; his parents Sam and Christina; and brother Leonard. He is survived by his children Rosemary (Ray) Fenske, Larry (Darlene) Kern, and Shirley (Wayne) McLain; his grandchildren Craig, Mark, Brent, Paul, Randy and Ron; his 8 great grandchildren; sisters Irene Kubesh, Ida Pankonien, and Dora Haugen; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. ****CHANGE IN SERVICE DATE.... A graveside committal will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Lakeview Cemetery in Chetek. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com