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Illustrious Companion Kerns was born on April 24, 1949 in Spingboro, Ohio to Benjamin Kerns, Jr. and Joyce (DuVall) Kerns. He attended Clearcreek Local Schools and graduated in 1967. He attended Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Kentucky in 1967 - 1968.
He served in the United States Army in South Vietnam in 1969 and 1970 until being injured.
He married Judith Ann Wood in 1971 and they have four children. Dennis and Juith reside in Waynesville, Ohio.
Dennis has been employed at the Kettering Medical Center since 1981.
He was Raised a Master Mason in Waynesville Lodge in November 1980. He served that Lodge as the Worshipful Master in 1990.
He received the Capitular Degrees in William S. Roof Chapter No. 238 in 1981. When Roff Chapter went dark he transfered to Wilmington Chapter No. 63. He served that Chapter as the High Priest in 2001 and 2003.
He became a member of Wilmington Council No. 116 Royal & Select Masons in February 1989. He served that Council as the Illustrious Master in 2000.
He received the Commandery Orders in 1998 in Wilmington Commandry No. 37. He served as Commander in 2002.
Dennis served the Third Arch as President in 2004 - 2005.
He was Knighted in Ohio Priory No. 18, Knights of the York Cross of Honour in November 2002.
Life Member - Miami Valley York Rite College Life Member - Irish Council No. 67 Knight Masons Life Member - The Masonic Veterans Association of Ohio Member - Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton Member - Antioch Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Member - Warren County Shrine Club. He also holds memberships in other organizations. |
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