Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Kramer, 84, of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama and formerly of Bowie, Maryland died peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL. Dottie was born June 7, 1932 in Cincinnati Ohio, to the late Norman and Roxie May. She loved to travel, go to casinos, play trivia and games of all kinds. She loved reading, knitting and baking. She adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, George P Kramer,Jr.; son in-law, Ronnie Solomon; sister, Katherine Lockwood and great grandson, Clark Goins. Dottie is survived by her children, Deborah Solomon, Julie Helton and Kimberly (Chris) Goins of Huntsville Alabama, Karen Brennan of Arnold, Maryland and Mark Kramer of Edgewater Maryland; nine grandchildren, Jessica, Joey, Kelly, Kyle, Travis, Blake, Randy, Mason and Dalton; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Lillian (George) Schrieber of Florida and Norma Jean (Tom)  Niinemets of Ohio. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Dottie's life on Monday, February 20 from 5-7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at 12pm. 

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On Tuesday, February 14, 2017; the beloved son of Ethel L. Kramer and the late Donald Russell Kramer; husband of Cathy Gwynn Kramer; father of Stacey G. and Brian R. Kramer; brother of Sharon K Waddell, 
Donna M., Carol J. and James D Kramer (Gayle); uncle of Cassandra, Brad and Kelli Waddell, Matthew and Caitlin Kramer. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton MD. Memorial Luncheon will immediately follow at 5600 N Marwood Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD.

Ralph Roland Daymude, 82, of Oxon Hill, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 8, 2017, surrounded by family at Holy Cross Hospital. Ralph was born in Arlington, Virginia on August 16, 1934 to Willie and Nettie Daymude. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Delores Daymude; his daughters, Virginia McBride and husband, Thomas McBride; Margie Daymude; his grandchildren, Stacey, Douglas (Bucky), Tammy, and Katlyn; his eight great-grandchildren, Steven, David, Angel, Tyler, Chase, Logan, and baby “Sally” on the way. Ralph is one of eleven sisters and brothers, survived by Gilbert, Audrey, Dona, and Pete.
Ralph was quite the wild man until he met and married Delores on November 23, 1955. Ralph joined the Army National Guard in 1956, however, he worked as an automobile mechanic until he retired in 1999. A hard-working guy and dedicated, he was never willing to take a hand-out, he would sometimes work two and three jobs to support his family. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 639 Union. He acted as Union Shop Steward, where he was a negotiator and voice for his peers. Even after retirement, Ralph could not just sit at home and not moving, so he took a job delivering and maintaining handicap vehicles with Rideaway.
Past his career, Ralph enjoyed working on and tinkering with cars. He had a special love for the now antiques he grew up with and enjoyed old car shows, demolition derby’s, and monster truck jams. Younger, there were many stories involving drag racing cars, tearing it up on dune buggies, and holding his own demolition derbies with his brothers and friends. Though there were many on his list, the ’59 Chevy Impala topped the charts and would have made it into the garage if he had one. He never said no to a fishing trip. Family time was his most cherished time. He was always up for a visit from his great grandsons, though his daughters and grandchildren were just as special. He could be found every summer standing by the grill waiting on the hot dogs to get ready. He was always down for a picnic and a game of cards. Always be sure to watch, he was known to cheat a little   Ruffin’ up his boys was a must and the boys were always game, throwing play punches and stealing his chair before he could sit down. There was never a time you needed Ralph and he didn’t show up. He has left nothing but love behind. 
Family and Friends are invited to join in celebration of his life for a viewing at on Sunday, February 12th, 2-4pm or 6-8pm at:
George P. Kalas Funeral Home
6160 Oxon Hill Rd.
Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
A memorial service will commence the next day, Monday, February 13th, 2017, 11am, at the funeral home, followed by a short burial service at:
National Memorial Park
7482 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
A reception will follow at Mary and Johnny Cameron’s house:


Janet Meade Covington, 62, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, passed away on February 8, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Janet was born on August 17, 1954 in Annapolis, MD to the late Richard and Jeannette Hall Meade and was a graduate of Annapolis High School. She worked as a bank teller and retired from Bank of America. Janet was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Eastport and volunteered at the Food Bank religiously, even during her sickness. 

Her interests included riding motorcycles, boating, going on cruises and eating crabs.

Janet is survived by her brothers, Richard Meade and his wife Diane and David Meade and his wife Patricia, her nieces, Karen Siskind and Julia Kiss and her nephew Richard Jay Meade. She is also survived by her great nieces Megan Meade, Sarah Siskind and her great nephew, Jay Meade, Jr. and her step-children, Rob Steward and Carrie Cox, and three step-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Janet’s life on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 1pm to 3pm and from 6pm to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 11am. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Annapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Eastport, 208 Chesapeake Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403. Online condolences may be made at by visiting the link on this page.

On February 8, 2017 of Fort Washington, MD, beloved husband of Sarah Krtanjek (States) for 52 years. Devoted father of Frank Krtanjek, III, (Fort Washington, MD), and Michelle Krtanjek (Mt. Pleasant, WI). Loving grandfather of Brittany Krtanjek, Alissa Krtanjek and Trent Koderca. Brother of Donald Krtanjek (Elaine), Diane Cointot (Butch) and Frances Krtanjek. He was a Vietnam Veteran and Federal Retiree.
Born in Lackawanna, NY and moved to Washington, DC in 1962. Airman First Class in the Unites States Airforce, and stationed at Bolling Airforce Base from 1960 to 1964. He worked for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under the Department of Defense for 33 years. Retired in 1997, along with his wife Sarah, built his retirement home and spent winters in sunny Arizona.

Frank was heavily involved in the Oxon Hills Boys and Girls from 1975 to 1983 where his footprint was in mentoring and inspiring local boys and girls in sportsmanship, respect and teamwork. After he stepped down, he continued to attend local sporting events for his son and daughter- and never missed a game. 
Frank enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and spoiling them. He also loved puzzle games- crossword and sudoku.

Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion, Wounded Warriors or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Virginia Ruth Kelly, “Babe,” 91, a resident of Eastport, passed away on February 8, 2017, at Future Care Chesapeake in Arnold, where she was recovering from a fall.

Virginia was born on January 10, 1926, in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Roy and Alberta King.  She was a homemaker and in the ‘50’s worked for Fitzgerald Laboratories and Richwood Doll Factory.  In 1980 she and her husband moved to Port St. Lucie, FL. In 1989 they moved to Seaford Delaware until the death of her husband Bernard P. Kelly in 1992. She later moved back to Annapolis. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard P. Kelly.

Virginia is survived by two daughters, Sandy Bennett-Ward and her husband, Dewey of Annapolis, MD and Carol Eshleman and her husband, Jim of  California; three grandchildren, Mark (JoAnne) Bennett of Annapolis, Michael (Melissa) Bennett of Mooresville, NC and Jason Eshleman of California; a great-grandson Dawson Bennett of N.C.; sister-in-laws, Catherine Daywalt of Annapolis and Elizabeth Wojnaroski of Hagerstown, MD; a brother-in-law, Clausen Kelly and his wife, Lonnie of Arnold, MD; and several nieces and nephews.

Virginia selflessly donated her body to further scientific research.

A private interment will take place at Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Annapolis.

Virginia was a huge animal lover, so her family asks that memorial contributions be made to Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, 3200 Ivy Way, Harwood, MD 20776.

Online condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

Martha P. Caparell "Ya", 87, a resident of Kingstowne, VA and previously of Hillcrest Heights, MD died of heart failure on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Alexandria Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 20, 1929 in West Virginia to the late Lester and Mary Alice Pitsenbarger, Martha was a realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate for many years and was a member of Corkran United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, George Caparell; her brothers, Herbert, Paul and Berlie; and her sisters, Erma and Mary Florence. She is survived by her devoted children, Sandy of Kingstowne, VA, Vickie and her husband, Mark of Burke, VA and Nick and his wife, JeeYoung of Gaithersburg, MD; her loving brother, Everett Pitsenbarger; her cherished grandsons, Matt and his wife, Kelsey, Alex and Nicky, her goddaughter, Anna Dimitrou and several nieces and nephews.  Friends are invited to celebrate Martha's life on Saturday, February 18 from 1 pm until her funeral service begins at 3pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Dr., Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Condolences and tributes may be made by visiting the link on this page.

On Monday, February 6, 2017; the beloved wife of the late John Raymond Tilch, Sr; mother of Ray Tilch and the late Mike Tilch; mother-in-law of Karen Tilch; sister of John (Patsy) Johnson and Carmen Stinnett; grandmother of Paul (Jennifer), Meredith, Mark (Jessica); great-grandmother of two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Tilch's Celebration of Life on Sunday, February 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd. Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway (Our Lady's Chapel), 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway.

Michael James Casey "Mike", 86, of Edgewater, MD passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones in Naples, FL. Born on February 17, 1930 in Castlemore on a farm on the outskirts of Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon, Ireland to the late Martin and Mary Kate Keenoy Casey, Mike (aka Jimmy) was the youngest of 5 siblings. He immigrated to the U.S. in April of 1949 aboard the SS Washington in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland. Mike served in the United States Air Force for 12 years. After several stops during his tours of duty, Mike was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base and decided to settle in the Washington, D.C. area. He began a 50 plus year career in real estate as a salesman, broker, property developer and investor. In 1968, he started Mike Casey Realty and later became co-owner of Realty Executives of Annapolis. He served as National Director of the National Association of Realtors and as President of the Prince Georges County Association of Realtors. For a number of years, Mike co-owned Ireland’s Own restaurant in Alexandria, VA, a favorite watering hole of Washingtonian insiders.  Mike was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was an avid tennis player, golfer and lover of life. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen Moran Casey; his brothers, Thomas and Martin Casey and his sisters, Agnes and Rosaleen Rooney. His amazing life will forever be cherished by his loving wife of 30 years, Mary Reid Casey; his children, Linda (Gary) Connell, Michael J. (Nancy) Casey, Jr., John Casey, Kathleen (Dr. Geoffrey) Saunders and Thomas (Juliet) Casey and his 15 grandchildren, Garrett, Gavin, Liam, Michael, Gina, Joseph, Shane, Conor, Geoffrey, Cameron, Kathleen, Ciara, Colleen, Joseph, and Bella.Friends are invited to celebrate Mike’s life on Friday, February 10 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am on Saturday, February 11 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum in Clinton, MD.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in Mike’s name, to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Condolences and tributes may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Frances Deane Thomas McDonald, 88, a 62-year resident of the Annapolis area passed away on February 5, 2017. Born on April 25, 1928 in Moorefield, WV to the late John and Elizabeth Thomas, Frances attended Marshall College in Huntington, WV. She enjoyed a diverse career as an auditor for the Register of Wills, a librarian, and a substitute teacher in the Anne Arundel County school systems. Her passion though was in following her vocation as a wife, mother and grandmother, creating a comfortable home for her husband and children, and supporting and nurturing her growing family throughout the years. Frances particularly enjoyed taking photos and journaling her families’ lives. She served with her husband at Mt. Zion UMC in Lothian, Owensville Methodist, Seat Pleasant UMC, Trinity UMC in Annapolis and Chevy Chase UMC.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband, Reverend Ramon Ernest McDonald, Sr. who died in 2012; two brothers, Elvin and Ralph and four sisters, Lillian, Hazel, Kathryn and Genevieve. She is survived by two sons, Reverend Dr. Ramon (Carolyn) McDonald II and Timothy (Lori) McDonald both of Harwood; and one daughter, Deana (John) Deans of Davidsonville; 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to celebrate Frances' life on Wednesday, February 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 9 at 11 am at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Rd., Lothian, MD 20711. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church at the address above or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401. Condolences and tributes may be made online at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com.


Dr. Norma Maine Loeser, 94,  of Edgewater, MD and formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Annapolis, MD. Born on August 1, 1922 in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the oldest child of the late James Wesley Laver and Flora Maine Coolidge.  (Yes, a direct descendant of President Coolidge).   Norma experienced full and exciting careers, first as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces during and after World War II, then as a distinguished faculty member at The George Washington University, where she was appointed Dean of the School of Government and Business, and finally while serving on numerous corporate Boards of Directors, including Thomas & Betts, Corp, and the Washington Gas Light Company.  On 8 June 1944, two days after the start of the D-Day invasion at Normandy, Norma enlisted in the Women’s Army Corp.  There is no doubt she was motivated by her husband David J. Loeser, a Captain in the U.S. Army who was participating in that invasion. David survived D-Day and was awarded a Purple Heart following his injuries in the Invasion, but he died four months later on October 6, 1944 during action in Belgium.   Norma continued with her Active Duty service to our country, transferring to the newly formed Women’s Air Force, with assignments in the UK, France, Germany, and Washington D.C.  She was promoted in the United States Air Force to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and after 22 years of service she retired in 1966 to pursue a second career in education.  Dr. Loeser attended The George Washington University (“GW”), where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1958, a Master of Business Administration in 1967, and a Doctor of Business Administration in1971.  Joining GW as a member of the faculty, Norma taught courses in Business.  While on the faculty, she also served as a Presidential Appointee from 1974 – 1976 as a Commissioner on the Defense Manpower Commission.  She was also Managing Director, Civil Aeronautics Board from 1975 – 1977.  In 1978, she was appointed Dean of the School of Government and Business Administration at GW, a position she held for 10 years until she returned to full time teaching in 1989.  Dr. Loeser was the first woman appointed dean of a major business school.  Norma enjoyed power boating with her close friend Jeanne Holm and frequent trips to the Crab Claw in Saint Michaels, skiing in Vail with friends, golf, and gardening.   
Dr. Loeser  is survived by her sister, Doris Laver Lounsbury and brother, John Laver both of Plattsburgh NY; her nieces, Linda Hagar, Susan Miller, Jane Babbie and Tammy Forget all of Plattsburgh, NY,  Dorothy Coia of Apache Junction, AZ and Kimberly Wells of Wellington, FL; her nephews, Jonathan Hagar of Rough and Ready, CA and Jeffery Hagar of Grass Valley, CA and many close friends who came to know and love Norma through her friendship with Jeanne Holm.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Loeser; her sister, Jeane Laver Shand and her brother, James Laver, Jr. Norma goes to her final resting place with her husband David and other family members in Plattsburgh NY.  

A grave-side service in Plattsburgh NY is planned for the spring.  In lieu of flowers, her family asks that donations be made in Norma’s name to the Women’s Memorial Foundation in Arlington, VA at:  www.womensmemorial.org.

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Dr. Conn's memorial service will be on Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment will be private. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.


Kurt's memorial service will be held on Friday, February 17 at 11:00 am at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Condolences may be made by clicking the tab on this page.

Mary "Holly" Carlson (Buchanan), 74, of Edgewater, Maryland, passed on February 4, 2017. Born January 7, 1943, in Catonsville, Maryland. She was predeceased seven years ago by her late husband of 49 years, Charles M. Carlson II of Edgewater, Maryland.

Holly was an active resident of Anne Arundel County having lived there most of her life. She was dedicated to her husband, family, friends and community service. Holly and her brother Wayne A. Buchanan were raised by their maternal grandparents Florence and Benjamin Schooler. She grew up on the Magothy River and frequented Mago Vista Beach. She loved the water, boating, fishing and found true beauty in simple things. 

We celebrate that Charles and Holly are together again.

Survivors include her brother Wayne A. Buchanan of Millersville, MD.; sons, Lawrence Peter (Pete) Carlson of Lusby, MD and Charles M. (Chuck) Carlson III of Riva, MD.; granddaughter Susan Marie Carlson of Virginia Beach, VA.; grandsons, SSgt. John Thomas Carlson of El Paso, TX and Charles (Charlie) Carlson of Riva, MD; and one great grand-daughter one niece and one nephew. Holly will surely be missed by everyone including her herd of deer and numerous squirrels. 

A private service will be held at St. Anne’s Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland.

Memorial donations may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 (http://www.calverthospice.org/)

Friends and relatives may visit the link on this page to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family.

In loving memory of son, father, brother & uncle
05-05-1967  ❤️ 02-04-2017

Leo E. Palensky, 91, a 37-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Bowie, MD, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home.  Born on May 20, 1925 in Omaha, NE to the late Joseph and Agnes Palensky, Leo grew up in Tabor, SD.  

After graduating from high school, Leo completed a year of college studies and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 to fight for his country.  He was a radarman stationed in the Pacific aboard the destroyer U.S.S. McDermut DD677.  Leo participated in the Leyte operation and Battle of Surigao Strait which were instrumental in defeating the Japanese Naval fleet.  In recognition of his actions, Leo was awarded 4 campaign ribbons, 10 Bronze Engagement Stars and the Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon.  
Returning to civilian life in 1946, Leo completed his college studies and, in 1949, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.  He partnered with his father and brothers the next year in managing J.E. Palensky & Sons Oil Exploration and Production where Leo served as comptroller for the next 10 years.  In 1960, Leo moved to New Mexico to begin a Federal career in financial management with the U.S. Forest Service.  He later relocated to Washington, DC to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture, followed by the Action/Peace Corps, and finally the U.S. Department of Commerce where he finished his career and retired in 1986.
Leo was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville where he volunteered as an extraordinary minister and usher and as a member of the weekly collection counting team.  He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, U.S.S. McDermut Reunion Association and Tin Can Sailors Association.

An avid sports fan, Leo especially loved baseball.  In college, he pitched for the University of South Dakota and later for the mid-west semi-pro leagues.  Leo regularly followed the Washington Nationals and Maryland Terps.  He also enjoyed cooking and fishing.  His greatest passion though was his family to whom Leo was devoted.
In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Kay Van Slyke and Teresa Palensky; and his brothers, Joseph and Fred Palensky.  He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Judy Palensky; four children from his former marriage to the late Catherine Erickson: Daniel (Lynn) Palensky of Chantilly, VA, Angela (Mark Warchol) Palensky of Bradenton, FL, Michael (Wendy) Palensky of Huntingtown, MD, and David (Susie) Palensky of Moncks Corner, SC; a sister-in-law, Cathie Palensky; six grandsons, Clint Jones, Kris and Kevin Palensky, David Palensky, Jr., Matthew Brady and Daniel Kotler; 13 granddaughters, Krista Vasquez, Carrie Harlow, Kelley Brittingham, Shelley Feazel, Sara Paulino and Kylee, Brianne, Hailey, Emily, Madison, Meghan, Michelle and Molly Palensky.  He is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to celebrate Leo’s life from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 9 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035.  Interment will follow at 2:30pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Holy Family Catholic Church (please designate St. Vincent de Paul Society in the memo section) or to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

Online condolences and tributes may be offered at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com


All services will be private per Barbara's wishes Please take a moment and leave a condolence or light a candle by using the link on the left.

Shirley L. Reppenhagen, 82, a 52-year resident of Annapolis and previously of St. Simons Island, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at her home.
Shirley was born in Baltimore, MD on December 10, 1934 to the late Benjamin and Clara Wagner Fooksman. She began working at the Bay Ridge Inn in 1968 as a bookkeeper until it's closing. She was a charter member and past-president of the American Business Women Association, and was voted Women of the Year in 1983.
Shirley’s interests included reading, going to yard sales, being a grandma and spending time at the beach in St. Simons Island, Georgia. 
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Fred Reppenhagen, Jr. and her sister, Miriam Mueller.
She is survived by her sons; Michael Sondergard, Roy and Kevin Reppenhagen; one brother, Robert Fooksman, three grandchildren, Shane, Dustin Sondergard and Gidget Reppenhagen, and several great-grandchildren. 
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Shirley's life on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 10am until 1:30pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032. 


Bill Zimmerman was born and raised in Morristown, NJ but he always considered Brant Beach on Long Beach Island, NJ as home. With his parents and sisters, Joan and Jean, Bill began going to the beach every summer when he was two.  He loved the Island and the beach, but was really captivated by Barnegat Bay.  He learned to row, sail and powerboat on the bay—activities that he followed throughout his life. He and his friends spent days on the bay and in the bay—boating, swimming, clamming and enjoying what must have seemed to them an endless summer.

It was at Brant Beach in the summer of 1964 that Bill met Betsy Shoemaker, a Maryland resident.  They soon became a couple. After finishing high school, Bill selected Washington College in Chestertown MD so that he could be closer to Betsy. Bill loved the Eastern Shore life—and the ready access to the water activities he so enjoyed. Bill and Betsy were married June 14, 1969.

As the young couple established their life together there were moves to Annapolis, Morris Plains, NJ, Cherry Hill, NJ and Delran NJ.  During this time their first son, BJ was born. Lynn arrived in Delran and soon thereafter the family moved to Joppatowne MD. Happily there was water there! The boating continued. Kurt was born in 1976 and the family was complete.

Bill’s career was growing also.  He worked for Automatic Switch Company and Johnson and Towers as the family was being established.  During his time at Johnson and Towers Bill sold and oversaw the installation of the emergency generator system at Children’s Hospital in DC. Bill then branched out and started his own company, Generator Systems Inc. Some years later he became a partner and general manager of Superior Grouting. In 2006 Alzheimer’s disease forced his early retirement.

As devastating as a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is, Bill handled it with his customary grace and faith in the Lord. He enrolled in numerous studies through Johns Hopkins. He kept as busy as he could and tried in every way to make things easier for those around him. The love and devotion that Bill and Betsy shared never waned throughout the course of the disease. Bill always knew Betsy and would light up when she came into the room.

Bill enjoyed woodworking.  He made his first boat when he was 13. In addition to scratch builds, Bill lovingly restored several wooden boats—including the classic John Alden O-Boat. Bill put his woodworking talents to good use helping others. He participated in Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in April, Isabel relief, and “sweat equity” work for his church as well as helping family members with projects in their own homes. 

As an active church member of several congregations over the years, Bill always seem to find his niche as a trustee—and usually President of the Trustees. He was knowledgeable about maintaining physical plants and more than once steered a congregation through a major capital improvement project. He was always generous with his time and talents.

As Bill was unfailingly kind and helpful to others the family hopes that all of us will practice random acts of kindness, large or small, in his memory. Making the world a better place would be the best tribute that could be paid to Bill.

A memorial service will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolils, MD on Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m.

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Obituaries

Dorothy Kramer

John Kramer

Melencio Morales

Ralph Daymude

Janet Covington

Frank Krtanjek, Jr

Virginia Kelly

Martha Caparell

Frances Tilch

Michael Casey

Elisabeth Jenkins

Frances McDonald

Norma Loeser

Dr. Eric Conn, M.D.

Christy Bravo

Kurt Fraser

Mary Carlson

Robert Stoll

Leo Palensky

Barbara Jewett

Shirley Reppenhagen

William Zimmerman

Napoleon Lechoco

Alan Schragger