Calvin D. Kernell,

Calvin D. Kernell, age 77, died Saturday morning, August 1, 2015, at the Meade District Hospital, Meade, Kansas.

He was born November 4, 1937, in Oklahoma, the son of Russell and Addie Seastrunk. As a young boy he attended the Goodman, Missouri school system, graduating from Goodman High School. A resident of Fowler, Kansas, since 1974, he was the co-owner and operator with his son John Kernell of Kernell Body Shop until he retired.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching football, in particular the Kansas City Chiefs, and taking long country rides with his family.

In May, 1955, he married Geneva Jane Sears at Goodman, Missouri. She precedes him in death on October 8, 2013.

Survivors include:

His children, James Kernell of Alabama

John Kernell and wife Julie of Dodge City, Kansas

Dave Kernell and wife Starla of Fowler, Kansas

Russ Kernell and wife Tina of Bradyville, Tennessee

Calvin Douglas Kernell of Topeka, Kansas

Teresa Smith and husband Mike of Antlers, Oklahoma

Thirteen grandchildren Twenty-nine great-grandchildren Two great-great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins

He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; and a brother Roy Kernell.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Fowler Cemetery, Fowler, Kansas.

The family would welcome memorials to the Meade District Hospital in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com