Kerry R. Muse - Obituary

erry Muse, Realtor and Charter Boat Captain, passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026. He was a native of Westminster, MD, and resident of Edgewater since 1974. A graduate of Westminster High School and the University of Baltimore College of Commerce, Kerry spent 11 years in journalism, working for the Baltimore News American, The Carroll County Times, and owning and publishing the Adams County Illustrated Press. In 1973, he transitioned to public relations for the State of Maryland, serving as Deputy Director of the Seafood Marketing Authority. He then served as the Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Development Foundation, and Exhibit Director for Seafood USA. He waalso co-owner of Capt. Kelly's Seafood in Annapolis and President of SeaMart. Kerry enjoyed a distinguished career in real estate starting in 1974, working with Long & Foster and Re/Max in Edgewater. He was an Associate Broker, GRI, CRS, and a lifetime member of the Distinguished Sales Achievement Club of Anne Arundel County and the Anne Arundel Masters Club. He also operated Kerry Muse Property Management and served as President of KD Realty, Inc. A lifelong boater and licensed USCG 100-ton Captain, Kerry operated the charter boat Darlene II out of Deale for over 20 years and was a 50-year member of the Maryland Waterman's Association. Deeply committed to public service, Kerry was a JCI Senator (#16325) with the Jaycees, a 40-year volunteer firefighter/EMT and Life Member of the Edgewater Vol. Fire Dept., and an Ambassador with the Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. He was also commissioned as an Honorary Kentucky Colonel and served on President Reagan's National Export Council. He also served as Director and the Vice President of the London Town Property Owners Association (LTPOA). He was a coach and member of the Mayo Athletic Association, a member of Annapolis Elks #620, the Annapolis Moose, the Knights of Pythias, and the Mayo United Methodist Church. He received the Outstanding Community Service Award in 1990 from the LTPOA. He was a longtime sponsor and member of Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed duck and goose hunting with his yellow lab, Sandee. His favorite pastimes included crabbing, fishing, playing poker, visiting Ocean City, and showing his car “Yellow Bird.” Most importantly, he cherished spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Kerry was predeceased by his first wife Darlene and granddaughter Erika Grice. He is survived by his wife, Janice; daughter Kelly Plantz (Robert), sons Todd Muse (Cindy), and Chad Muse (Elisabeth); grandchildren Haley (Bryan), Chase, Austin, Reed (Bethany), Garrett (Lillian), Hunter (Claire), Ally, Carter, and Sarah; and great-grandchildren Maverick, Shepherd, Phoebe, Wren and Wesley; sister Barbara Muse Myers; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Kerry's life on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 10 am until 12pm at the Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, where a memorial service will begin at 12 pm. Interment will be private.