James Lee Kern Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Lee Kern of Carlisle, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 24, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James Lee may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ethel Kern and Earl Kern; his wife Kathleen Joanne Peterson; his sons, Jimmie, Brad and Kevin; his granddaughter Debbie; and his great grandchildren, Marie and Amy.