Dwight L. Kerns, 81, of Ulan, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at his home.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the North Mt. Homa Church with Ricky Kerns and Kaylie Ragsdale officiating.  Burial will follow at Ulan Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Mykee Howell, Michael Cheek, Coby Ragsdale, Justin Kerns, Braden Kerns and Joe Romine.  Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Baxter, Brett Weeks Sean Carney, David Kerns and Kenny Kerns.

Dwight was born on August 15, 1943 to Buel and Arizona (Mason) Kerns. He married Evelyn Vanciel on September 19th, 1964. He worked and retired from Pittsburg County District #3.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Louise (Vanciel) Kerns; daughters, Charlene Robertson of Bixby, OK, Doreen "Teenie" Baxter and husband Keith of Durant, OK; granddaughters, Kelsey Robertson of Glenpool, OK, Lauren Howell and husband Mykee of Glenpool, OK, Rylee Robertson of Fort Worth, TX, Ashley Cheek and husband Michael of Caney, OK, Kaylee Ragsdale and husband Coby of Durant, OK; great-grandkids, Brandon Wheeler, Bennett Howell, Ryker, Rhett and Renlie Cheek, Kota and Bindie Ragsdale; brothers, Ricky Kerns and wife Pam, Joel Kerns and wife Darcy; sisters, Naomi Romine, Darlene Romine, Kay Weeks and Gale Kerns; brother-in-law, Leroy Vanciel; sisters-in-law, Niva Mitchell and husband Joe, Wilma Kerns, and Kathy Vanciel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Buel George Kerns and Arizona Mae (Mason) Kerns; brothers, Gerald Kerns and Thurrell Kerns; sister, Gloria (Kerns) Carney; mother-in-law, Ollie Evelyn Vanciel; father-in-law, Jesse Muriel Vanciel; brothers-in-law, Jesse Vanciel and Jerry Don Vanciel; grandson, Bo Baxter; nephews, Randy Kerns, Terry Romine, Jaelon Kerns, Jody Dyer Mitchell; Nieces, Lauren Kerns and Becky Weeks.

Dwight always won at everything; he never lost a game that he could remember. He had a best friend in his wife Evelyn, who just recently celebrated their 60-year wedding anniversary together. He had an infectious laugh and smile, wanted the best for everyone, and always put others first. He loved taking care of his garden, land and cows. He loved fishing, playing cards and wahoo. He cherished spending time with their BIG, BIG family and loved counting just how many people would show up on holidays, sometimes 60+ family members and friends. He was a member of the North Mt Homa Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shrine Ring Holder. He was known as Papa Dwight to everyone, and he will be loved and missed by all.