Patricia A. Kern

MILLER CITY – Patricia A. Kern, 89, of Miller City died at 12:28 a.m. on January 27, 2021 at Putnam Heritage Assisted Living, Ottawa.  She was born May 7, 1931 in Winfield, KS to the late Raymond and Stella (Shaffer) Miller.  On June 3, 1958 she married Francis Kern, he preceded her in death on September 4, 2012.

Her marriage to Francis meant much to both of them, having brought three daughters and one son into the world.  Their children are: Mary Beth (Joseph) Stein of Lima, Terrie (James) Drummelsmith of Miller City, David (Tammy) Kern of Miller City, and Karen (Charles) Schroeder of Ottawa; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Patricia was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Independence, Missouri.  She attended Mt. St. Scholastica College in Atchison, KS.  After her move to Ohio she worked in various places, including Kimble Glass Research Lab in Toledo, and the Toledo Public Library.  She was also a graduate of Toledo University.  Patricia loved reading, working with flowers, working computer crossword puzzles, and following her children and grandchildren's school progress and activities.  She had enjoyed traveling and camping extensively to many places in North American, three trips to Europe in the late 90's made the places of historical importance studied in school much more enjoyable.  Patricia was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City as well as its Altar Rosary.

Funeral mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City with Monsignor Charles Singler officiating.  Burial will be held at a later date in the church cemetery.  In keeping with the social distancing guidelines, a visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Masks will be required upon entering the church.  Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.

Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Council on Aging, American Heart Association, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com

The family wishes to thank the staff of Putnam Heritage Assisted Living, especially Nurse Cathy.

American Heart Association

Donor's Choice

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