Michael D. Kern, 59, of Elkhart, died on at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart where he had been for two weeks.

He was born Oct. 17, 1955, in Elkhart, to Max and Marian (Ingle) Kern.

He lived most of his life in the Nappanee area and was self-employed for several years, and was a former employee of Reese-Cequent Incorporation in Goshen. He enjoyed wood working.

Surviving are a brother Rick (Martha) Kern of Elkhart, sister Diane (Tom) Buday of Goshen; nieces Shannon Proffitt, Kim Garner, and Amanda Buday; great nieces Hope and Brittany Proffitt, Norah Garner, and great-great niece Laiken Proffitt.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Pha Kern.

There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Center for Hospice Care.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.