Robert Paul Kerchner, Jr.'s Obituary
Robert "Bobby" Paul Kerchner Jr. age, 69, of Rathbun, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville.
Bobby was born on September 13, 1955 in York, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert Paul Kerchner Sr. and Frances Jean (Noble) Kerchner. Bobby attended school at West York Senior High and furthered his education in Culinary Arts. He was united in marriage to Pam Fike.
Bobby was a man with a huge heart, helping anyone he could. He was quite fond of walking the beaches. Bobby was a jack of all trades. He thoroughly enjoyed tinkering on things and being a handyman. He loved cooking as a professional chef in very upscale restaurants.
Left to honor Bobby's memory are his wife, Pam Kerchner; his son, Cody (Audi) Montgomery; his grandchildren, Tobias and Rowen; his siblings, Tony (Jeanna) Kerchner, Lynn (Randy) Harmon, Lisa (John) Boldizar, Karen (David) Howard, and Eric (Sarah) Kerchner; his in-laws, Beverly and Bill Fike; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Paul Kerchner Sr. and Frances Jean Kerchner; his sister, Kim Schoenenberger; and an infant brother, Kristopher Kerchner.
Per wishes, cremation has been accorded. There are no services planned at this time. Memorials in honor of Bobby have been established to the American Cancer Society, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Kerchner Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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