Dean Junior Kerner, age 67

February 26, 1953 – November 6, 2020

Dean Kerner, age 67, of Springfield, Illinois, and formerly of Jasper County, Illinois, passed away at 7:37 AM – Friday, November 6, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Private family services will be held Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  In loving, memory of Dean, memorials may be made to the Meyer Funeral Home 307 West Jourdan Street Newton, Illinois 62448.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Dean was born on February 26, 1953, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Loren Dean and Barbara Mae (Dawson) Kerner.

Dean had worked as an iron worker and in nursing homes as a caregiver.  He also had a lawn care business for a while.

Dean was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

Dean is survived by:

Children – Rich Kerner of Robinson, Illinois; Kara (Jesse) Gonzalez of Frisco, Texas and Duane (Katie) Kerner of Lake Wood, Colorado

Granddaughter – Emilee Gonzalez

Brother – Dennis (Louise) Kerner of Xenia, Illinois

Dean was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dale "Peach" Kerner.