Background
Kern, Herbert Arthur was born on August 31, 1890 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles and Josephine (Combacker) Kern.
Kern, Herbert Arthur was born on August 31, 1890 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles and Josephine (Combacker) Kern.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1913, Chemical Engineer, 1914.
; children—John, Herbert Arthur. Organized chemical laboratory Pure Oil Corporation, Minneapolis, 1914-1918. Founder Chicago Chemical Company, 1920-1928.
Chairman of the Board and director NALCO Chemical Company, 1928-1961, honorary chairman, since 1961.
Chairman board Alchem, Limited Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Director Visco Products Company, Houston and the State Bank of Clearing, Chicago.
Served as inspection officer oil branch, Quartermaster Corps., United States Army, 1918.
Married Edith Louise Speckman September 20, 1917 (deceased. Children: John, Herbert Arthur.