Randyll A. “Randy” Kern, 73, of New Castle, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born April 4, 1950 in New Castle, a son of the late Lloyd Randyll and Hyacinth (Cain) Kern.
Randy co-owned and operated Wooten Roofing for many years, and also worked at Grede Foundry in New Castle for several years. A Hot-Rod enthusiast, he built raced hot rods for several years, including at Muncie Raceway and Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Survivors include his son, Randyll Wade Kern of New Castle; grandson, Colin Kern; granddaughter, Allison Kern, both of New Castle; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Diane Blankenship of New Castle, Elaine Addison of New Castle, and Sheila Sidwell of Celina, TN; two brothers, Clarence (Linda) Kern of New Castle and David (Susan) Kern of Burkesville, KY; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Ann Kern in 2008; a sister, Carolyn Sorrell; two brothers, Ronald Kern and Stephen…