Florence R. Kern

January 5, 1926 - January 5, 2021

ADRIAN – Florence R. Kern, of Adrian died early Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021 on her 95th birthday, surrounded by her family and under the loving care of Hospice of Lenawee. Born January 5, 1926 in Ridgeway Township, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie M. (Schmucker) Spreeman. Florence was a proud graduate of Tecumseh High School. She completed nursing school and began her career as a Registered Nurse. She was employed with Bixby Hospital for over 30 years and Maria Healthcare for 15 years until her retirement in 1978. On November 2, 1947, Florence married Allen Kern at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Adrian. They shared over 71 years together, prior to him preceding her in death on January 7, 2019. Florence was an active member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, where she was a former member and past officer for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society and the AAL – Lutheran Insurance Branch 211. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid Society, the Bixby Auxiliary, and the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her two sons, David Kern of Tecumseh and Daniel (Sheri) Kern of Adrian; sisters, Carma Marks of Blissfield, Norma Ruffer of Massachusetts, and Kathryn Connin of Manitou Beach; and many extended family members. In addition to her husband, Allen, Florence was preceded in death by her siblings, Leona Theeke, Selma Larson, Arlene Muck, Erma Tessmer, Alvena Spreeman, Elmer Spreeman, Richard Spreeman, Arno Spreeman, Edwin Spreeman, and Clarence Spreeman. Services for Florence are private and will be held for immediate family members. Florence will be laid to rest next to her husband at Franklin Cemetery, Tipton, Michigan. Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian has been entrusted with arrangements. A recording of Florence’s service will be accessible from her tribute wall on www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com, beginning on Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2021. The link to view the recording will be available for 90 days. The family suggests that contributions to honor Florence be made to Hospice of Lenawee or St. Stephen Lutheran Church. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.