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"Fred" Kern
AIKEN, SC - Frederick Harmon "Fred" Kern, 69, beloved husband of Suzanne "Suzi" Kern, died Sunday, January 25th, 2015 at his residence.
Fred, was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and was a son of the late Frederick and Ruth Harmon Kern. He graduated from UCLA with a BA in Business Administration and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, and qualified on the nuclear submarine, USS Woodrow Wilson. Fred had a fulfilling career in Los Angeles as VP of Marketing for Vivitar and Packard Bell. He retired to Aiken eight years ago.
Fred loved life in all its many facets. He was an accomplished musician, jamming with his Los Angeles friends in their group, "The Fat Boyz". With a lifelong thirst for knowledge, Fred, with Suzi, traveled the world many times. He was an avid sailor. His love of life will be greatly missed.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents and sister.
The funeral service will be at a later date in Los Angeles.
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Bob Reinisch
January 29, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Suzanne and all of the Kern family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Frederick's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Nick Nichols
January 27, 2015
To the Kern Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Fred's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Fred will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.
LT(SS) Frederick Harmon Kern
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
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