Bernard M. Bernie Kahn Obituary (1942 - 2015)

Bernard M. "Bernie" Kahn, 73, of Pontiac, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2:59 a.m. at Pontiac Heathcare and Rehab in Pontiac. His memorial service will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Pontiac, IL with Reverend James O. Wolfe III officiating. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and he will be laid to rest in Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Island, IL at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Pontiac. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Bernie was born on June 3, 1942 in Davenport, IA, son of Abraham and Jeannette (Goldman) Kahn. He married Sandra Hogan and later divorced. He married Jane Nowack on July 17, 1976. She survives in Pontiac. He is also survived by his sons, John Nowack of Silvis, IL; David Kahn of Moline, IL; David (Beth) Nowack of East Moline, IL; sister-in-law, Ruth Floto of Geneseo, IL; brother-in-law, Charles (Rita) Cahall of Hollywood, PA; grandchildren, Amy (Jon) Walters of Montgomery, IL, Brett Nowack of Bettendorf, IA, and Brian (Ally Thomas) Nowack of East Moline, IL; and great grandchildren, Hailey, Caitlin, and Jack Walters, all of Montgomery, IL and Jace Nowack of East Moline, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Bill Floto. Bernie was a graduate of Rock Island High School, Class of 1960. He worked for Caterpillar for 34 years, first in Bettendorf, Iowa before being transferred to Pontiac. He ran a precision grinder and lapping machine for two years and was the Quality Control Inspector for 32 years. Bernie was a proud veteran of the U. S. Navy serving aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He served in the Navy for four years. Bernie was a member of First Baptist Church in Pontiac, IL. He enjoyed watching movies, football and basketball, and listening to country music and 50's and 60's rock and roll. In earlier years, he liked to fish and dance. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pontiac or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit our page on Facebook.