Don Zern Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Don Zern of Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 17, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Don Zern to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Norbert Zern and Josephine Zern (Hilgendorf); his daughter Tammy Zern; his granddaughter Miranda Kurtz; and his siblings, Galen Zern, June Patterson and Sharon Holland.
He is survived by: his wife Janet Zern (Kime); his children, Tonya Deen (Gary) of Fort Wayne, Tina Kurtz (Jon) of Fort Wayne, Brad Zern (Shelley) of Fort Wayne, Tim (Pam) of Fort Wayne, Tom (Beth) of Fort Wayne, Terry Bussen (Joyce) of Fort Wayne, Ted Bussen (Jennifer) of Fort Wayne and Todd Bussen of Fort Wayne; his grandchildren, Madelyn Kurtz (Collin Haag) of Cement City, MI, Logan Kurtz (Hana Elmore) of Seymour, IN and Ben Zern of Fort Wayne; and his sister Judy Zern of Fort Wayne.

January 23, 2025
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