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Warren Kellner:  August 11, 1935 – September 14, 2024

Warren L. Kellner, a 60-year resident of Edgewater, passed away on September 14th at Luminis AAMC after a lengthy illness; he was 89. Warren was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He was born in Baltimore City to the late Edward and Mae (Wolfe) Kellner. He was one of eleven children and the last remaining.
Warren enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also very much enjoyed traveling with his wife, Carol. They traveled to many places in the United States, but  Hawaii was probably his favorite. Travels abroad to Ireland, France, and England were highlights of their European adventures. Several cruises took them to Alaska, the Caribbean, and the Panama Canal.

Warren was an avid sports fan of his beloved Baltimore Orioles, Colts, and Ravens. He spent many years cheering for both teams at games and watching them on television at home.

Serving his community was a priority.  Warren was a Life Member of the Annapolis Lions Club; he served in many roles, including President.  He had the honor of serving as the District Governor for District 22-A, which involved traveling to other clubs in the state of Maryland, as well as to local and International conventions. His passion was working with the vision program and involvement with the Wilmer Eye Clinic at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.  Warren was a past President of the Silver Triangle Ruritan in Edgewater and a member of the American Legion, Post 226 in Mayo.  He was an Army Veteran, having served in Korea.

He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred Gronberg and his brothers Charles, Edward, Calvin, William, Walter, Carl, August, Kenneth, and Alfred.

Warren is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol (Nichols) Kellner; his daughter Laurie Whiting (Brian) of Edgewater; his son Greg Kellner (Laura) of Trappe, MD; his grandsons Nick, Cole, Ryan, and Troy, and his granddaughter Kaitlyn. He is also survived by two great-grandsons, Brooks and Brann.

Funeral arrangements are private.  Memorial contributions can be made to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-lz-donatenow&frequency_selected=0">St. Jude Children's Research</a>, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the Annapolis Lions Club, PO Box 6446 Annapolis, MD 21401.

Warren L. Kellner

Warren L. Kellner

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