Background
Kern, Gilbert Richard was born on December 5, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Gilbert Richard K. and Gertrude O. (Dykstra) Smith.
Kern, Gilbert Richard was born on December 5, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Gilbert Richard K. and Gertrude O. (Dykstra) Smith.
AB, Findlay (Ohio) College, 1954; Bachelor's Degree, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, 1958; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1968.
Professor, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, 1960-1970; president, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, 1963-1970; professor religion, Findlay College, 1970-1975; professor history, Findlay College, since 1975.
Board member Ohio Humanities Council, Columbus, 1985-1991, Hancock County Museum Association, Findlay, since 1988. Member Findlay Symposium (president 1988-1989), Beacon Club of Findlay (president since 1990), Rotary (Findlay secretary 1990-1992), American Ethical Union (leader).
Married Marilyn Ruth Rayle, June 26, 1955 (divorced August 1981). Children: Christopher, Kathleen, Kevin, Carolyn. Married Sharon Jo Hershey, December 23, 1982.