Arthur Monroe Kershner, 91, of Burlington, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born Nov. 30, 1931, in Lomax, Ill., he was the son of Jule and Leona Smith Kershner. In 1952, he married Loretta Maejean Kershner. She died in 1962. On Dec. 21, 1963, he married Carol Ann Baker in Burlington. She died on February 16, 2018.
He received his GED through the Army in 1951. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1949 until 1952 as an Operating Engineer in a combat battalion.
Arthur was an Ironworker in Local 577 for 45 years.
He was a member of Burlington First Assembly of God. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, morel hunting, shooting his compound bow, and later, his crossbow. Arthur traveled to Canada, Colorado, and Wyoming. Arthur loved raising sporting dogs and teaching the dogs obedience classes with his wife, Carol. He enjoyed hobby farming, gardening, and his horses. He also operated Art's Welding and Repair for many years.
Survivors include six sons, Steven Kershner of Burlington, Chuck (Sue) Kershner of West Burlington, Les (Angie) Kershner of Burlington, Randy (Joni Wykert) Kershner of Mediapolis, Wayne (Teesa) Kershner of Burlington, and Gerald (Becky) Kershner of Danville; two daughters, Lisa (Bob) Lies of KeyLargo, Fla. and Shannon (Shane) Mostashiry of Parker, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Gloria) Kershner of Lomax, Ill.; sister, Kellie Mumme of Mansfield, Tex.; sister-in-law, Bonnie Kershner of Bushnell, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his wives, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Ann Kershner, sister, Helen Bunch, brother Roy Kershner, son-in-law, Shane Mostashiry, two brothers-in-law, Richard Mumme and Robert Bunch, and one grandson, Jacob Kershner.
Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
The funeral service for Mr. Kershner will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at Burlington Assembly of God with Reverend Don Crawford officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at Burlington Assembly of God following the burial.
A memorial has been established for the Shriners Children's Hospital.