Dr. Stephen M. Kerr, 64, of Mitchell, Neb., died Sept. 14, 2008, while on a hunting trip in Colorado.
He was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Indiana, to Richard and Rose Kerr. His wife, Joanne, survives.
He received a bachelor's degree in wildlife management from Colorado State University in 1971, and was accepted into the University's College of Veterinary Medicine the following year. In 1976, he was granted his doctor of veterinary medicine degree and was in private practice for more than 30 years. He was president of the Wyoming Veterinary Medical Association; an honor senior of the Wildlife Society; the Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year - Leo Bustad Award; the Nebraska Wildlife Conservationist of the Year - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; The Western Nebraska Wildlife Conservationist of the Year - Audubon Society; and three-time veterinarian on the Alaskan Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Also surviving are siblings: Rick (and spouse Gayle) Kerr; Kevin (and spouse Lori) Kerr; and Barbara Kerr; his children: Todd (and spouse Lisa) Kerr; Shane Kerr; Suzanna (and spouse Scott) Dever; and Scott (and spouse Heather) Neu; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the meeting hall of the American Legion, Pierceton.
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Memorials to the Panhandle Humane Society, Scottsbluff, Neb.; or Waggin Tails Animal Shelter, Torrington, Wyo.
