Thomas Alan “Tom” Kerschensteiner, 76, passed away on September 9, 2023, in Winston-Salem, NC. Tom was born on July 19, 1947 in Corning, NY, the eldest of 6 children born to the late Alfred and Susan (Kapral) Kerschensteiner. Tom was a 1965 graduate of East High School in Corning, NY. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, later obtaining an MBA from Syracuse University. Tom began his professional journey with Xerox in Rochester, NY, then with Corning Glass Works in Corning, NY, relocating to Kernersville, NC in 1984 to join AMP/Tyco Corporation.

He had a strong interest in classic cars, enjoyed attending car shows and won many awards for his 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. Tom loved watching car races in person and on television - especially Formula 1. He attended many races at Watkins Glen, NY while living there and recently he enjoyed going to VIR (Virginia International Raceway) to watch classic car races with his brother Dan and son-in-law Jeremy.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Jean; daughters, Lynne Privette (Casey), and Jennifer Motsinger (Jeremy); four grandchildren, Kaylin Privette, Ethan Privette, Claire Motsinger, and Savannah Motsinger; his brothers, Dr. Daniel Kerschensteiner and Gary Kerschensteiner (Gale); his sisters, Janice Albertsen (Peter), Sharon Ahlgren (Robert) and Lisa Papageorge; in addition to many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Sam Papageorge.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2023 at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Gur Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 – 12:45 prior to the service at the funeral home.