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Bernd Kahn Obituary
Bernd 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, Jennifer; granddaughters, Erica and Brynn Finney; daughter, Elizabeth (Seth); and grandson, Jordan Hyman, all of Atlanta.
Bernd graduated from the Newark College of Engineering (BS Ch,E. 1950); Vanderbilt University (MS Physics 1952); and MIT (PhD Chemistry 1960). He was employed by the Oak Ridge Nuclear Laboratory (1951 – 1954) and the US EPA (1970 – 1974) and enrolled in the US Public Health Service (1954 – 1974), from which he retired with rank of Captain. He taught, supervised graduate students, and performed research at the Georgia Institute of Technology (1974 - 2023). He co-published scientific papers and books and participated in professional societies and committees
Bernd enjoyed living in Atlanta for more than half his life; he appreciated life with his family - Gail, his parents, children, and grandchildren; his work and co-workers; reading and listening to classical music; attending The Temple; and visiting nearby mountains and oceans. He spoke of having lived a happy life. Donations may be made to The Breman Museum (www.thebreman.org). A graveside service was held July 14 at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Peter Berg officiating. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999
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Ella Harris
November 4, 2025
My heart is broken. Rest well Dr. Kahn.
Cliff Blackman
July 25, 2023
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.
Joel Cantrell
July 21, 2023
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.
Richard Doty
July 21, 2023
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.
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Paul Charp
July 20, 2023
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.
Seth Hyman
July 19, 2023
Nancy Carter Dun
July 16, 2023
My family has long standing memories of Brend. So sorry for your loss, Gail and family.
Love from Ann and Mel Carter´s kids.
CHARLES W MILLER
July 15, 2023
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.
Neighbor
July 15, 2023
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.
Liz Dallas
July 15, 2023
Dr Kahn was a mentor of the highest order. My work for and with him was a major foundation in my career. He was not only a giant in his field, but a truly kind man. I am so grateful to have known him, even a little, and extend my condolences to Gail and family.
Nolan Hertel
July 15, 2023
One of the highlights of my life was working with and getting to know Bernd. My condolences to the family.
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