In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Building Fund. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 7:00PM Wednesday in the Chapel. KERN, Gilbert ''Gil'' Thomas, St. Peters, MO, August 22, 2005 age 64; loving husband of Margaret ''Maggie'' A. Kern; dearest father of Kelli Morgan (Bob), Gina Ralston (Dave) and Cary ''Boomer'' Kern (Jenny); beloved grandfather of Matthew Morgan, Melissa Morgan, Maria Ralston, Kurtis Ralston and Alex Diedrich; dear brother of Sheila Alcorn (Harold) and Michael Kern; nephew of Arthur Burton Harris. Mr. Kern was a dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. He truly loved his children and grandchildren. Mr. Kern was the President of Gil Kern, Inc. in St. Peters, MO.