Amos Kern

Amos “Ron” Kern, age 69, of Cloverton, MN, passed away unexpectedly at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Ron was born on October 15, 1944 in Danbury, WI, a son of the late Amos and Elsie (Carpenter) Kern. He grew up in the Danbury area, attending public schools in Danbury and Webster, and was 1963 graduate of Webster High School. On May 8, 1965, Ron married Antoinette Fornengo in Cloverton. While a student in high school, Ron began working for Frye Roofing. He then went on to work for Target Warehouse and Donaldson’s. Later, Ron went to work for Barton Constructing with his brother-in-law, Marvin Anderson, and then followed Marv and some of his friends to Progressive Contractors Incorporated (PCI). He was employed by PCI for many, many years, retiring in 2007. After his retirement, he and Antoinette had a mail route out of Danbury. Ron enjoyed bowling on the Monday night men’s league in Webster. He won many trophies at area horseshoe tournaments, and was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed playing cards, deer hunting, fishing, maintaining his lawn, and repairing and improving their house. As a younger adult, he loved playing baseball. During his retirement years, Ron greatly enjoyed attending school and community sports and other events that his grandchildren were involved. Ron is survived by his wife of 48 years, Antoinette; three children: Todd (Jennifer) Kern, Laurie (Brent) Hughes, and Larry (Amber) Kern; nine grandchildren: Merissa and Dustin Kern; Travis, Cody, and Megan Hughes; and Brandon, Nick, Will, and Savannah Kern; two brothers: George Kern and Gary Kern; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brothers-in-law: Martin (Bonnie) Fornengo and John (Robin) Fornengo; and sisters-in-law: Peg (Clint) Coveau, Mary Lee (Roger) Szymoniak, and Linda (Denny) Volk. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronnie Kern, in 1988; a brother, Walter Kern; two sisters: Muriel Kern, and Lucille (and husband, Marv) Anderson; and a grandson, Joshua Kern. A memorial service for Amos “Ron” Kern is being planned for this spring and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Webster, WI.