What is your first memory of Bernard? Share a favorite memory you have of Bernard. Tell us about a special moment you shared with Bernard. Describe a time when Bernard made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about Bernard? Talk about a shared experience you had with Bernard. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Bernard. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Bernard. What is something you learned from Bernard?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Obituary

Guest Book

Bernard Katzen Obituary

Visit the Legacy Remembers website to view the full obituary.

DR. BERNARD KATZEN
On August 3, 2011 DR. BERNARD KATZEN; beloved husband of Mildred Katzen; devoted father of Dr. Burton (Wendy) Katzen and Dr. Harvey (Barbara) Katzen; adored grandfather of Arlyn (Robert) Landow, Adam (Lisa) Katzen and Dr. Jason (Lori) Katzen; cherished great-grandfather of Blake, Brynn and Charly; loving brother of Sally Cohen. Dr. Katzen served in the Armed Forces in World War II and was a Normandy Beach D-Day survivor. He also maintained a family practice for 49 years. Funeral Service will be held TODAY, August 5, 2011 at 1 p.m. at B'nai Israel Congregation, 6301 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD 20852 with interment to follow at Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, MD. Family will receive friends following Services at the late residence with minyan services at 4 p.m. and again on Sunday, with services at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mildred S. and Bernard Katzen George Washington Medical School or Montgomery Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to EDWARD SAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTION. www.sagelfuneraldirection.com

Sign Bernard Katzen's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

July 21, 2024

Debby bean posted to the memorial.

August 17, 2011

Nicholas Gorski posted to the memorial.

August 8, 2011

Stephen Trachtenberg posted to the memorial.

7 Entries

Debby bean

July 21, 2024

Dr. Katzen was our family doctor for my whole life
He was the best and most caring man ever. He came to our home when we needed him no matter if it was day or night. We loved an respected h with all our hearts. The world lost a great man! Sincerely with love Debby Hardison Bean

Nicholas Gorski

August 17, 2011

We are very sorry about the passing of Dr. Katzen. Our sympathies and best wishes go out to his family.

Nick, Jackie, Kara and Lauren Gorski

Stephen Trachtenberg

August 8, 2011

He added value to all he touched. A life well lived in service to faith, country, family and alma mater. What parents these Katzen brothers must have had to produce Bernie and Cy. Great friends and colleagues. Men to count on. And to go sailing with, to eat crabs with on a summer day, and to sing The National Anthem with. People with whom to make a life, a community and a bond. May his name be as a blessing for future generations.

Alex Gliksman

August 8, 2011

Bernie Katzen was one of those special people who gave more to this world than he took from it. I was fortunate to have known this gentle man, even if briefly. We are all diminished by his passing.

How you can show support

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

August 6, 2011

I am very sorry to learn of Dr. Bernie's death. I have fond memories of his kindness and intelligence and I cherish my days at "Culmore" and being included in so many Katzen family events!
Rob Strupp
[email protected]

August 5, 2011

Dear Katzen Family,
My Mom and Dad, Brother and Sister and I were patients of Dr. Katzen back in the 1940's when he practiced on Minnesota Avenue in Southeast Washington, D.C. He was a kind and caring person who took good care of all us. We hope that he rests in peace and achieves the eternal reward promised all who serve others and do good on this earth. Our prayers are with you.
The Kozar Family

jack segal

August 4, 2011

I learned with great sadness of Dr. Bernie's passing. He was a great man and I feel privileged to have known him. He served his country in wartime with honor and courage, and he and Mildred together served their community for decades, providing the finest primary health care, whether the patient could pay or not. In later years, he and Mildred contributed generously to many worthy causes, while Bernie served to strengthen GW Hospital and the broader Washington community. Most of all, I know he was proud of his family, especially the many accomplishments of his sons and their children. He felt a great sense of gratitude to our nation and the opportunities it made available to him.

Many years ago, I fell ill while serving in the US Foreign Service. Bernie arranged for me to be flown to the US, admitted to Georgetown University hospital and placed under the care of Dr. Sol Katz, one of the leading pulmonary experts in the country at the time. Where many doctors had failed to properly diagnose my condition to that point, Dr. Katz was able to do so within 48 hours and I was on the road to recovery. Bernie closely followed my treatment the entire time I was under Dr. Katz' care.

Bernie's intervention probably saved my life - no less than that. So his passing carries for me special meaning and a deeply felt prayer of thanks and blessings to him, and to those of us who mourn his passing, but celebrate the life of a great and good man.

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Funeral Services Provided By

Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care Inc.

170 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852