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Merle Eugene “Moe” Kerns

Birth	:	13 Jan 1923 Lyon County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	24 Jan 2010 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0993996, -93.7921982
Description	:	Merle "Moe" Eugene Kerns, the first of three sons of Paul and Lura (Cruickshank) Kerns, was born on Jan. 13, 1923, on a farm near Marshall, Minn. He graduated from Plover High School where he played trombone and basketball. After high school, he joined the Army Air Corps, serving in Egypt, India and Italy during World War II. In junior high, Merle met the love of his life, Betty Trimble, at a church youth group. On Jan. 8, 1945, they were married at Rochester, Minn., and made their home in California. After his honorable discharge, they moved to Iowa where... Read More	Merle "Moe" Eugene Kerns, the first of three sons of Paul and Lura (Cruickshank) Kerns, was born on Jan. 13, 1923, on a farm near Marshall, Minn. He graduated from Plover High School where he played trombone and basketball. After high school, he joined the Army Air Corps, serving in Egypt, India and Italy during World War II. In junior high, Merle met the love of his life, Betty Trimble, at a church youth group. On Jan. 8, 1945, they were married at Rochester, Minn., and made their home in California. After his honorable discharge, they moved to Iowa where Moe worked at a John Deere dealership in Ringstead. In 1951, they moved to Britt and established their own business, Kerns Implement Company, which included John Deere, Behlen and Honda motorcycles along with other sidelines. Moe had the first Honda motorcycle dealership in Iowa. Betty was the bookkeeper. After 48 years in the business both retired at the age of 76. Moe enjoyed spending time with his family. His passion was riding motorcycles in every state and Canadian province. He loved music of all kinds and had a large collection. He loved traveling in his motor home and enjoyed the Minnesota State Fair. Moe was a hard worker known for his generosity, kindness and compassion. He had a heart for helping those less fortunate. He was always willing to give someone a chance. He had strong moral values and instilled a sense of right and wrong and patriotism in his daughters. Moe always flew a flag in his yard. He was a member of the Britt United Methodist Church, BIDCO, Britt American Legion and VFW and served on the hospital board. Moe was instrumental in establishing the Britt Medical Clinic, the Alzheimer's wing of the Britt nursing home and the Summit House in Britt. He was the first grand marshal of the Hobo Day parade. His daughters remember his love, generosity, support, wonderful sense of humor, playful nature, card playing and great love for their mother. Moe and Betty celebrated 61 years of marriage on Jan. 8, 2006. His friends will remember his loyalty, strong opinions and letters to the editor. One always knew where Moe stood on an issue. He will be greatly missed. He died Sunday (Jan. 24, 2010) at the Westview Care Center in Britt. He is survived by his daughters, Pamela Kerns of Garner, Patricia (Bill) Hopes of Treynor, Deborah Kerns of Adel, Linda Kerns of Omaha, and Rebecca (Mike) May of Britt; grandchildren, Nicholas (Lisa), Ivy, Lucas and Paige May and Clay, Alex and Jacob Hopes; great-granddaughter, Kylie May; brothers, Laurice (Beryl) Kerns, of Ankeny, and Larry (Jeanice) Kerns of Britt; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty; parents; and step-mother, Diamond.

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Merle Eugene “Moe” Kerns's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock County, USA.
When did Merle Eugene “Moe” Kerns death?
Merle Eugene “Moe” Kerns death on 24 Jan 2010 in Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0993996
Longitude: -93.7921982

Family Members:

Parent

Paul S. Kerns

(1899 - 1971)

Lura May Cruickshank Kerns

(1899 - 1937)

Spouse

Betty Lou Adelaide Trimble Kerns

(1923 - 2006)

Siblings

Larry Lee Kerns

(1936 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0993996, -93.7921982

2. National Hobo Memorial
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1003500, -93.7913500

3. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0828018, -93.7742004

4. Saint John Cemetery
Duncan, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.7177963

5. Orthel Township Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1265984, -93.9001999

6. Boone Township Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -93.8786011

7. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.6418991

8. Liberty Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0292015, -93.6544037

9. Crystal Lake Township Cemetery
Crystal Lake, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2233315, -93.8033295

10. Peace Reformed Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536000, -93.6153000

11. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0833015, -93.9805984

12. Christian Reformed Church Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1844000, -93.9484000

13. Concord Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0891991, -93.5971985

14. Bingham Township Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2133293, -93.9130630

15. Old Amsterdam Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9517700, -93.7571500

16. Corwith Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935989, -93.9456024

17. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9939003, -93.9468994

18. Amsterdam Township Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9385000, -93.8030000

19. Magor Township Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9602446, -93.9107818

20. West Lake Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9403000, -93.7369003

21. Faith Lutheran Cemetery
Miller, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1844406, -93.5994415

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0861015, -94.0180969

23. Calvary Cemetery
Klemme, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0018997, -93.6046982

24. Madison Township Cemetery
Madison Township, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2411003, -93.6371994