In memory of

Robert Lee Kerns

Apr 4, 1950
Apr 1, 2022

Obituary

Robert (Bob) Lee Kerns left his earthly home on April 1, 2022 in Salem, Oregon and moved to his heavenly home.  He was 71 years old.

Bob was born in Portland, Oregon on April 4, 1950 to his parents Orra & Lila Kerns.

Bob graduated from Cleveland High School and lived in the Portland area before moving to Salem, Oregon in the mid 1980’s.  He enjoyed landscaping and growing his flowers and garden.  He also was a big sports fan and loved his beloved Oregon State Beavers College teams. 

Bob was a very friendly, loving and a caring person.  He was loved by all of his family, friends and neighbors.  He will truly be missed by all!

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Orra & Lila Kerns, sister Barbara Kerns.  He is survived by his sister Shirley Crew, daughter Teressa, son Robert Jr. and partner Connie Woldt who he had many travel adventures with.  He also enjoyed his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Internment will be this summer at Logan  Pleasant View  Cemetery in Oregon City, Oregon. 

Your are invited to share some comments and/or special stories you may have about Bob at Johnson Funeral Home in Salem, Oregon.

Messages of Sympathy

  1. Katie says:

    I love you Uncle Bob! I will forever cherish your text msgs & sports debate, you’re a die hard Beavers fan & I’m a die hard Ducks fan ❤️ I love you always!!

  2. Shirley—sister says:

    Bob, you left us to soonwill miss our conversations of flowers, sports and all your travels with Connie. Also the sudokus you would send me. I’m sure you are catching up with mom and sister.
    Missing you but know I’ll see you again, until then ❤️❤️❤️

  3. Jon C. says:

    I have known Bob, my awesome brother-in-law, since 1970! He has been a great friend, beloved brother-in-law and a dedicated OSU Beavers & sports fanatic.
    Thanks Bob for all of the fun times & memories…and you will truly be missed.
    From an Oregon Duck fan…Just for you Bob….GO BEAVERS!!!!

  4. H. Jon Crew says:

    I have known Bob, my awesome brother-in-law, since 1970! He has been a great friend, beloved brother-in-law and a dedicated OSU Beavers & sports fanatic.
    Thanks Bob for all of the fun times & memories…and you will truly be missed.
    From an Oregon Duck fan…Just for you Bob….GO BEAVERS!!!!

  5. Staff of Johnson Funeral Home says:

    Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home.

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