OBIT: Henry A. KERN, 1924, Red Run, Lancaster County, PA

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HENRY A. KERN DIES AT RED RUN

Henry A. Kern, 77 years old, of Red Run, Brecknock township, died at his home 
yesterday morning at 11 o’clock from a complication of diseases.  The deceased 
was a retired farmer and a member of the Lutheran church, Reamstown.  For fifty 
years he conducted a store at Red Run.  He was one of the founders of the Denver 
National bank and was a director of the Institution until two years ago.  He was 
also one of the founders of the Farmers National bank, New Holland, and of the 
Enterprise Telephone Company.

He is survived by his widow who before marriage was Miss Lizzie Gockley, and 
three children:  Mable, wife of William Weinhold; Jacob at home; Clarence, of 
Red Run, and Bessie, wife of Luke Witman, of Adamstown.  Five grandchildren also 
survive.  Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the 
late home and at 1:30 o’clock at the Lutheran and Reformed church, Reamstown.  
Interment will be made in Muddy Creek cemetery.  Conveyances will meet the 10:45 
and 11:15 trollies at Reamstown.

Lancaster Daily Intelligencer, March 20, 1924