Kenneth K. ”jake” Korns

Kenneth Kirkwood “Jake” Korns, age 87, of Dover, passed away Monday morning, November 14, 2011 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.Born in Roswell, O. on January 6, 1924, he was the son of the late William and Lydia (Davis) Korns. Jake attended New Philadelphia High School before joining the United States Army where he honorably served his country during WWII. He was wounded in the Battle of the Rhine and was then presented with the Purple Heart. During his military career, Jake played for the US Army baseball team, and continued playing after he returned from service. In 1946, Jake married his loving wife, the late Dolores Sue (Mari) Korns in St. Joseph Catholic Church at Dover. She preceded him in passing on October 22, 2001.His professional career at Union Camp in Dover in the sebacic department spanned 35 years, ultimately retiring in 1989. Jake spent his leisure time golfing, playing on a men’s baseball and softball and leagues, and fishing in Canada. He was also a member of the Dover V.F.W. Post #3463, and numerous other military associate clubs.Jake is survived by his children including Mary Kay (Jerry) Rieger of Hebron, KY, Cheryl Burlison of Dover, Ken (Pam) Korns of St. Louis, MO, Jeff Korns New Philadelphia, and Jake Korns of Dover; his brother, Simon (Valerie) Korns of Dover; and his sister, Shirley (Arlen) Hostetler of Sugarcreek.His grandchildren Milissa (Adam) Larkins, Jen (Jim) Tuttle, Steve (Holly) Rieger, Steve Burlison, Heather (Steve) Mendell, Josh (Gretchen) Korns, Jacob Korns, Ben Korns, Joe Korns, Rachel Korns, and Kris Korns; his great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Gabe, Lizzy Larkins and Kamren and Zach Mendell; and numerous nieces and nephews complete the family.In addition to his parents and wife, Jake was preceded in death by his brothers Donald “Fritz”, Max, Daniel, and Harold; and his two sisters, Helen Yost and Catherine Dodge.Cremation will be conducted through the care of the Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover. A public graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Dover on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 beginning at 2:30 p.m. where the Dover V.F.W. Post #3463 will render military honors. Jake will be buried beside his late wife, Dolores. Friends are invited to the Hospitality Room at the Geib Funeral Center at Dover, 5600 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, where a meal will be shared following the committal service.Memorial contributions in Jake’s memory may be directed to either Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover, O. 44622 or Union Hospital, 659 Boulevard, Dover, O. 44622.