Benjamin James Kerschner's Obituary
Benjamin “Ben” James Kerschner, 25, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at his home.
Ben was born May 18, 1991, in Decatur,IL to James Eldon Shirley and Londra Elaine (Fahs)Kerschner. Ben loved camping, fishing, his dogs (Smokey & Bandit), and most of all, spending time with his nieces and nephews.
Ben is survived by his mother, Londra Kerschner of Decatur; father, James Eldon, Shirley of Decatur; sister, Heather Kerschner of Decatur; maternal grandparents, William and Shirley Fahs of Decatur; three uncles, Craig (Cheryl) Fahs of Warrensburg, IL, Scot (Carol) Fahs of West Bend, WI and Charles Shirley of Decatur, IL; five nieces and nephews, David, Caydence, Jordan, Jayden and Karson Kerschner; and his best friend, Colby Mathias of Harristown, IL.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Ben Kerschner will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2017 at Fairlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family.
The family of Ben Kerschner is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
Video Tribute for Benjamin “Ben” J. Kerschner: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/M59MPKDB9WMZ3RB6
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