Charles D."Charlie" Kern, 58. of Grafton passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 31, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1960 in Berea and was a graduate of Olmsted Falls High School. Charles worked for Shiloh Industries as a welding Tech. He enjoyed swimming, fishing, bike riding , taking walks in the park and Oakland Raiders football. Survivors include his wife of 21 years Lisa (nee Moore); daughters Nicole and Rebecca "Becca" both of Grafton; parents Ralph and Faye Kern (nee Tempelton); sister Ramona "Mona" Kern of Grafton; numerous sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws; mother-in-law Peg Moore. Family will receive friends 2-4 & 6 - 8 PM with services following at 8 PM Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626 .Burial Private. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make donations to the family c/o the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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