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John David Hern Jr.

John David Hern Jr. obituary

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John Hern Obituary

John David Hern, Jr. passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and is survived by his wife, Karen Karlsberg.

Since there will be no visitation or service, please remember John by sharing a smile or doing a good deed.

Friends are encouraged to share their favorite memories of John with the family by clicking on either the "Share a Memory" footer or the word "Tributes" in the dropdown menu.
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Greenville on Mar. 23, 2026.

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