Bernd-Kahn-Obituary

Bernd Kahn

Atlanta, Georgia

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KAHN, BerndBernd Kahn passed away on July 13, 2023. He was born in Pforzheim, Germany on August 16, 1928, to Alice (Meyer) Kahn and Eric Kahn. They fled to Newark, NJ, in 1938. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gail Pressman, who he married in Cincinnati, OH, in 1961; his daughter,...

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My heart is broken. Rest well Dr. Kahn.

It was an honor to work with Dr Kahn for more than the half life of Cs-137 ... 30 years, as we watched global fallout gradually decay away. And it was a very good life for everyone in the lab, except maybe the grad students working on their thesis. After a few revisions with lots of red ink, those students truly earned their degrees. Condolences to the family. My hat´s off to the fine person Dr Kahn was in so many ways.

Dr. Kahn was my advisor in Graduate School, and I was his Research Assistant for two memorable years. He patiently taught me finer points of environmental radiochemistry, lab QC, error propagation, and didn't even get (visibly) angry when I accidentally spilled a mixed-europium standard in his ultra-low-level counting room. He was truly kind, a genius, and a key mentor in my professional life. My deepest condolences.

I am sorry to hear about Bernd's passing. I learned a great deal about environmental health physics from his work. I enjoyed greatly the time we spent together during his years as an advisor on PPL's Environmental Review Committee (1980s-90s). My condolences to his family.

I had the honor of knowing Bernd as a student and colleague. His sense of humor and wide breadth of knowledge were remarkable. He will always be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.

My family has long standing memories of Brend. So sorry for your loss, Gail and family. Love from Ann and Mel Carter´s kids.

I knew Bernd as a professional colleague for a number of years when I worked at CDC. It was always a pleasure to be around him whenever we met. I am so glad that I had the honor of knowing him. My sincere condolences to the family.

Offering my heartfelt condolences for the Kahn family and friends in this time of bereavement. May the peace of God comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.