Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

John Eisel, a well-respected Edgewater resident of over 30 years, passed away with his family by his side on January 11, 2025, due to complications from a fall.

John was born in Washington, DC, to Robert and Mary Jane Eisel on January 27, 1945. He was the firstborn of six children and was raised in Kensington, MD. By all accounts, John was a rebellious, rambunctious teenager and young adult. His search for purpose landed him in the US Army, where he served for 3 years. Following discharge, John partnered with his brother Bruce in a fiberglass repair and manufacturing business. With both brothers starting families at this time, they sought more stable careers.

John applied to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department and was soon hired. He had found his calling. Officer Eisel became Detective Eisel and received commendations and awards along the way. The Washington Post published an article in which the writer labeled him “Supercop.”

John retired from the MPD after 26 years of exemplary service and moved to the Edgewater area. Ever restless, John embarked on another 13 years with the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Department, retiring as a Sergeant.

John Eisel was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved living on the water, being on the water, crabbing and fishing, or relaxing with a cold beer and his dog Tiki. His well-earned retirement was spent generously with his wife Paula, friends, family, brother Dan, the American Legion, and the Mayo community.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Jane Eisel, his sister, Suzanne Cardillo, and his beloved son, Judson Eisel Sr.

John is survived by his devoted wife Paula, his daughter Jenifer(Ronnie), sister Mary Beth Jackman, and brothers Bruce(Linda), Steve(April), and Dan(Frances). He is also survived and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Dalton and Hannah Stewart, Haley Nicol(Ryan), Judson Eisel Jr.(Kara), Hunter Eisel(Alexis), Nick Eisel, daughter-in-law Robin Eisel, ex-wife and mother to his children, Candice Salter, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his many friends, colleagues, and admirers he has touched along the way.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am, January 22, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion Post 226, 830 Mayo Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to <a href="https://gratitude.lifebridgehealth.org/page/28430/donate/1">Bridging Life at Dove House</a>, 292 Stoner Ave, Westminster, MD 21157, or American Legion Post 226, Mayo, MD.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

John "Bobby" Robert Eisel, Jr.

John "Bobby" Robert Eisel, Jr.

John Eisel, Jr. Services

Mass of Christian Burial