Terry Jay Kern

He graduated from Kansas State University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1965.

Dr. Kern practiced Veterinary Medicine for 50+ years with a specialization in small animals, birds, and exotics.

He actively participated in bow hunting, fishing, catching snakes, rescuing animals, and DIY projects around the house until his Parkinson’s Disease took over.

He is preceded in death by Gretchen Loveless(mother), William Kern(father), Anton and Susanna Wolff(grandparents) and his sister, Donna Hall.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Kern, his daughters Melissa Kern-Herrington(David), Kimberly Swartz(Ron), Megan Sturdevant(Thomas), and Lauren Mueller(Matthew), and was “Papa” to his twelve grandchildren: Brendan Herrington, Makenna Sturdevant, Nola Sturdevant, Paxton Sturdevant, Tate Mueller, Camden Sturdevant, Easton Sturdevant, Kinley Mueller, Hewitt Mueller, Hudson Sturdevant, Brooks Mueller, and Grayson Sturdevant.

Terry always had a love for animals ever since he was a little boy. He loved sharing his knowledge about animals including his vast knowledge of snakes and birds. He was known to stop on the side of the road just to try to save one, if he could. He was an “old school veterinarian” which made him the best animal doctor around.

Services are pending at Fort Sam National Cemetery.