Earl "Bud" Kornn, 77

ADAMS, Mass. —  

Mr. Earl R. “Bud” Kornn, 77, of Adams, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Berkshire Medical Center in North Adams.

He was born in Putnam, CT, on July 27, 1945, a son of the late Elmer and Hazel (Witherell) Kornn. He attended schools in Connecticut.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Linda J. Luczynski, whom he married on September 20, 1969; two daughters, Kelly Faucher and her husband Stephen of Adams and Kimberly Kornn of North Adams; one brother, Ernest Kornn and his wife Lois of Pittsfield; one sister, Betty Green of Georgia; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by four brothers, Eugene, Edward, Ralph and Jerry Kornn and by a sister Evelyn Tower.

Mr. Kornn was a Vietnam Era veteran and served in the US Army stationed in Germany. After being discharged from active duty he was a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard until his retirement after 30 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion for 56 years at the Richard A. Ruether Post 152 in Williamstown.

Bud had been a longtime member of the Adams Turn Hall where he could be found working on their bowling alleys. He loved tinkering around, collecting odds and ends and being outdoors, especially taking care of his lawn. After his retirement, he traveled with his wife and longtime friends. He was a very devoted husband, father and "Poppy". "888" He always enjoyed his morning coffee and reading the paper and could be found every morning at the former Corner Lunch in Adams.

Mr. Kornn last worked in the maintenance department of the Berkshire County Superior Court until his retirement. Earlier he had worked in the power transformer division of General Electric Company in Pittsfield and Schenectady, NY.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in the spring to be announced.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to the Richard A. Ruether Post 152 American Legion, PO Box 152, Williamstown, MA 01267.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.