Katrina Marie Kern

COVID-19 UPDATE: Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services are complying with the state of local gathering guidelines. Please contact us if you have any questions. Age 65, of Mt. Morris, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in McLaren Flint. In accordance with Katrina's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to Hurley Children's Clinic or to the family. Expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions can be shared on Katrina's tribute page at martinfuneralhome.com. Katrina "Tina" was born in Flint on February 28, 1956, the daughter of Jeannine Ruth Barth. She was educated locally; raised in Grand Blanc before moving to Mt. Morris in the late 1960s. Tina met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Kern, Jr. while he was pushing an ice cream cart in town. The two dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on June 23, 1972, in Bradenton, Florida. Katrina began working for Buick in 1991 as a cook for 20-years. After the closing of the Buick plant, Bob and Tina opened Bob Kern's Auto Repair shop. They both dedicated time and efforts to make it a successful business in Mt. Morris. In her free time, Katrina enjoyed spending time outdoors and camping all over Michigan, spending time at their cabin in Tawas and Otter Lake, Michigan, bird watching, and sitting on the pier fishing for perch. She was a long-time member of the Church of Christ in Mt. Morris. Most of all, Katrina loved playing barbies with her granddaughters. Let to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Robert "Bob" Kern, Jr.; children: Billie (John) Walker, Bobbieann Kern, Robert Kern, III, and Vadice Burgett, III; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; mother, Jeannine Barth; siblings: Art, Jeff, and Denise; life-long friends: Dawn Seeley, and Dawn Kern; several nieces; nephews; and friends. Katrina was preceded in death by favorite dogs: Sugar Marie and Buddy.