DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 26, 2022) — Former Palmer College of Chiropractic President Donald P “Don” Kern DC died Sunday, July 24 at the age of 86. Funeral services are planned for noon, Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Newcomb Presbyterian Church, in Davenport. The visitation will take place 10AM-noon at the church.
Dr Kern graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1958 following in the footsteps of his father Donald O Kern DC, and grandfather, Clyde G Kern DC. During his fifty-year tenure at Palmer, he held positions across the College, including Director of Admissions, Dean of Clinics, Technique Professor, and Senior Administrator at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. He also served twice as President of Palmer College of Chiropractic. He oversaw the institution from 1988-1994 and again from 2004-2010. Dr Kern had a keen understanding of the importance of alumni and friends of the College supporting it through annual giving. He was especially proud of establishing the President’s Club, now called the Founder’s Circle, to recognize those loyal leadership donors.
“Don Kern had a huge influence on the Palmer Community,” said Dennis Marchiori DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic chancellor and CEO. “In his five decades at Palmer he touched thousands of lives with his passion for the College and his compassion for our students. He will be missed.”
His full obituary is online.
