Richard Kern Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Kern of Duluth, Minnesota, who passed away on July 25, 2022, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Kern and Lillian Kern (Larsen); his wife Shirley Bartholomew (Slover); his siblings, Robert Kern and Mona Johnston (Kern); and his grandson Brian Hallfrisch.
He is survived by: his former wife Myrtle Miller; his children, Richard Kern (Dori), Lynne Simmons, Donald Kern (Donna) and Kim Ochocki (Tom); his grandchildren, Jon Hallfrisch, Ryan Kern (Lindsay), Reid Kern (Susan), Nathan Kern (Amy), Patrick Kern, Jason Sebok (Alli) and Cameron Ochocki (Sam Fox); and his sister Marge Dahl. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Just prior to his passing, Dick learned that he will be inducted into the American Ski Jumping Hall of Fame on August 20th for his contributions to the sport.
