William F. Kern1,2,3,4
M, b. 7 July 1916, d. 3 October 1961
| Father | Herman F. Kern1,2 d. 1951 |
| Mother | Clara Elizabeth Seitz1 b. Oct 1888, d. 17 Apr 1974 |
William F. Kern, son of Herman F. Kern and Clara Elizabeth Seitz, was born on 7 July 1916 at Hanover, Washington County, Kansas.2
William registered for the draft for World War I on 16 October 1940, while living at Franklin, Washington County, Kansas. William was recorded as being 24 years old and born in Hanover, Kansas on 7 July 1916. He worked as a farmer. His father, Herman F. Kern, was given as the person who will always know his address. His physical description was 5' 7" and 175 lbs. with brown eyes, black hair and a ruddy complexion.2
William married Leone Riekenberg on 8 May 1944 at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.3,4
William died of a heart attack on 3 October 1961 at age 45 years, 2 months and 26 days5,4, and was buried at Washington Cemetery.5,4
William registered for the draft for World War I on 16 October 1940, while living at Franklin, Washington County, Kansas. William was recorded as being 24 years old and born in Hanover, Kansas on 7 July 1916. He worked as a farmer. His father, Herman F. Kern, was given as the person who will always know his address. His physical description was 5' 7" and 175 lbs. with brown eyes, black hair and a ruddy complexion.2
William married Leone Riekenberg on 8 May 1944 at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.3,4
William died of a heart attack on 3 October 1961 at age 45 years, 2 months and 26 days5,4, and was buried at Washington Cemetery.5,4
Family: Leone Riekenberg b. 13 Sep 1920, d. 17 Feb 2011
Citations
- [S3734] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online www.ancestry.com, Name: Clara Seitz; Female; Herman J. Kern; Child: William F. Kern; Film Number: 000021221.
- [S3566] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Record Group 147, Box 206, Serial No. 982, Order No. 857 - William Frank Kern.
- [S3735] Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives, 1781-1969
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Chaplains Pastoral Acts; Roll: NLC-26
William F. Kern and Leone Riekenberg - 8 May 1944. - [S1439] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, Memorial page for Leone Augusta Wilhelmine Kern Riekenberg Perott (13 Sep 1920–17 Feb 2011), Find A Grave Memorial no. 66251282, citing Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by VDR (contributor 47292775).
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66251282 - [S1439] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, Memorial page for Clara Elizabeth Seitz Kern (6 Oct 1871–17 Apr 1974), Find A Grave Memorial no. 40530234, citing Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Barb (contributor 46494205).
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40530234
Last Edited=24 Mar 2020