Zachary Scott Kern
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Zachary Kern passed away on December 26th, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 59. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time, when it will be safer for everyone to gather and honor his memory. More information will be provided when available. Please go to www.georgeboom.com for more information.
Zach was born on February 14, 1961 in Faulk County. He spent much of his life in service to others. He was a served in the U.S. Army and then as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He found joy in working to help veterans find jobs and was interested in pursuing a masters degree in order to be able to help more people. He was always there for everybody.
Zach leaves behind his children - Amanda, Aaron and Melissa, Emily and Nate, and Alex and Rachel - and his siblings - Grant, Crystal and Doug, Tracy, Paige and Kelly, and Troy and Rose. He also leaves behind many cherished friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Marlene and his sister Denise.
In lieu of flowers or cards, the family would love for donations to be made in Zach's name to organizations helping wounded or disabled veterans.