Retired pediatrician Nathan Kern to be laid to rest today
NATHAN KERN, M.D., a pediatrician and lifelong resident of New Orleans until 2008, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017.
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NATHAN KERN, M.D.
Kern graduated from the LSU School of Medicine and was a member of the AOA honorary medical fraternity. Before he retired, he practiced pediatrics with the Ochsner Rothschild pediatric group.
Kern was also a member of both the Jefferson Parish and Orleans Medical Societies, a member of the American Medical Association and a member of the Acadmey of Pediatrics. Kern was on staff at Children’s Hospital, Lakeside Hospital and Touro Infirmary. He loved the arts and was most passionate about the art of photography. Dr. Kern was considered a respected fine art photographer.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha and their children Jeanne Kern Poe (Patrick Miller) and Michael Kern (Yukie), two grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m in Tikvat Shalom Cemetery (in Jefferson Memorial Gardens), 11316 River Road, St. Rose, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed online at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie, who is in charge of arrangements. For more information, call 504-835-2341.
