Vernon Kerr
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
In office 1971–1986
Personal details
Born	Vernon Norman Kerr March 11, 1928 Gallup, New Mexico, U.S.
Died	May 28, 2020 (aged 92) Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	New Mexico Highlands University (BS, MS)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	Korean War

Vernon Norman Kerr (March 11, 1928 – May 28, 2020)^[1] was an American politician and scientist who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Kerr was born in Gallup, New Mexico and graduated from Gallup High School.^[1][2] He received his bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry and his master's degree in organic chemistry from New Mexico Highlands University.^[3]

He was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War. Kerr worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico from 1955 to 1987. He lived with his wife and family in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Kerr served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1971 until 1986 and was a Republican. He also served on the Los Alamos County Council. Kerr later served as secretary of the New Mexico Department of Finance.

Kerr died in Los Alamos, New Mexico at the age of 92.^[3]

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