Kenneth Norton Zegart M.D.

May 6, 2025 ~ 8 Iyar 5785
Kenneth Norton Zegart, M.D. (Kenny), 85, of Louisville, KY, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on May 6, 2025, after a full life packed with many adventures. Born in Louisville, Kenny graduated from Atherton High School and the University of Michigan with B.S. and M.D. degrees. After an externship at Oxford University, England, he completed his internship and residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology at Philadelphia General Hospital. He served in the US Army Reserves during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged with the rank of Major.
In 1968, Zegart returned to Louisville to work at the Neighborhood Health Center and later developed a multi-partner practice, Louisville OB/GYN, where he delivered thousands of babies. He served as president of the Louisville OB GYN Society; a clinical professor at UofL; an advisor to the Reproductive Rights of KY PAC; a member of KMA, GLMS, ACOG, and Physicians for a National Health Plan. After completing the program for Health Care Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, he received a certificate from the Harvard School of Public Health.
He belonged to the Louisville Magic Club and the Society of American Magicians, delighted in magic performances for his grandchildren, played the sousaphone in the Doctors' Band, and had many motorcycle journeys on his modified 1994 FXR Harley-Davidson Police Bike.
Kenny partnered with Shelly, as she brought recognition to the quilts of Kentucky and was there for her many lectures and exhibitions, here and abroad.
A lifetime member of the University of Michigan Alumni-Go Blue!, he was a Board member of The Temple, a Kentucky Colonel, and Business Manager for Kentucky to the World. Kenny loved tennis, traveling, fishing with his brother, sporting events, and driving big box trucks to New York to set up quilt show booths.
Zegart is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Shelly (Weiss) Zegart. The love they shared was undeniable, full of adventure, humor, and unwavering mutual support.
He is also survived by daughters Terri Zegart and Dr. Amy Zegart (Craig Mallery); four grandchildren: Alex, Kate, Jack Mallery, and Tim Seltz; brother Arnold Zegart (wife, Carol); sister-in-law Janis Baron Harrison and brother-in-law Jay Weiss, their families, and dog Spike who followed him everywhere. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Zegart and Rosetta Zegart Handmaker; nephew Carey Zegart; brother-in-law Harvey Harrison; and adoring in-laws Judge David Weiss and Thelma Brody Weiss.
The family wants to especially thank "Team Kenny": Dr. Carmel Person, Larry Smith, Hosparus, Dr. Dawn Caster, Dr. Michael Kommor, Dr. Sunita Dwivedi, Dr. David Casey, Dr. Ganesh Rau, Rabbi Gaylia Rooks and Rabbi Josh Rapport, Ellen "Charters" Harrison, Carmelita Clay, and many colleagues and friends who were with him through this journey with great visits, conversations, laughs and meals that followed his strict kidney diet!
Kenny's legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched and the joy and generosity he brought to his family. While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the incredible man he was – our husband, father, grandfather, colleague, friend, and eternal source of joy.
His favorite quote: "If it isn't life-threatening, it's only details." In Kenny's honor, let's all share a laugh today. It's what he would have wanted.
Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at The Temple, 5101 US Highway 42, from 12:30 p.m. until service at 2:00 p.m. The service will be livestreamed by The Temple: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTempleLouKy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to The Temple (thetemplelouky.org/donation), ACLU (action.aclu.org), 325 W. Main St., Suite 2210, Louisville, KY 40202, or a charity of your choice.