In Memory Of
Christopher Matthew Kern
1988
2022
Christopher Matthew Kern
December 26, 1988 — March 25, 2022
Christopher Matthew Kern, age 33, of Calumet Township, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 25th, 2022. Chris is survived by his father, Craig Kern (Melisa) and mother, Rachelle Randle (Elijah), his brothers; Samuel (Amanda) Kern, Wesley Kern (Brittany Horwath) & Jackson Kern, his sisters; Emily (Brent) Cowan & Makaeh "Rowena" Cupp-Owens, his step-brothers; Tony (Taylor) Hoff & Austin Merchant and his step-sister, Kalie (Dennis) Jashenski. He is also survived by his grandparents; Gene & Rose Surber of Spring Hill, KS and Dave & Wanda Owens of Lakeland, FL. He also leaves his nieces; Declynn, Kya, Riley & Emma and nephews; Wyatt, Ezra, Lexington & Waylon. He has many aunts and uncles, cousins, lifelong friends, new friends and his brotherhood that will also greatly miss him.
Chris was born on Monday, December 26th, 1988 in Olathe, Kansas and grew up in Spring Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Spring Hill High School in 2007. He had a great childhood! He played football, baseball and basketball. He wrestled, bowled and played golf. He even recently made a hole-in-one. He loved participating in and watching all sports. He later attended Pittsburg State University and furthered his education and career with the Boilermakers from Local 374.
Chris had recently purchased his first home. He was very proud of his house and was excited to host many celebrations and pool parties soon. Chris was also looking forward to attending the KU/Providence game in Chicago with his dad the day he passed.
Chris knew how to have fun. He touched the lives of everyone he met from the day he was born until the day he passed. He laughed often and we will all miss that laugh. He was always doing something daring because he was in the moment and never missed a chance for a lasting memory.
The family will receive guests for a visitation from 10:00-11:00am on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS 66062. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00am. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Olathe. A dinner will be provided following the graveside service.
Chris' service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To leave a message of condolence for Chris' family or to share a special memory of Chris, please visit the guestbook below.
Chris was born on Monday, December 26th, 1988 in Olathe, Kansas and grew up in Spring Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Spring Hill High School in 2007. He had a great childhood! He played football, baseball and basketball. He wrestled, bowled and played golf. He even recently made a hole-in-one. He loved participating in and watching all sports. He later attended Pittsburg State University and furthered his education and career with the Boilermakers from Local 374.
Chris had recently purchased his first home. He was very proud of his house and was excited to host many celebrations and pool parties soon. Chris was also looking forward to attending the KU/Providence game in Chicago with his dad the day he passed.
Chris knew how to have fun. He touched the lives of everyone he met from the day he was born until the day he passed. He laughed often and we will all miss that laugh. He was always doing something daring because he was in the moment and never missed a chance for a lasting memory.
The family will receive guests for a visitation from 10:00-11:00am on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS 66062. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00am. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Olathe. A dinner will be provided following the graveside service.
Chris' service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To leave a message of condolence for Chris' family or to share a special memory of Chris, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Christopher Matthew Kern, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, March 31, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
Celebration of Life
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
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