Edward C. Zepp

Edward Clarence Zepp, 61, of Westminster, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at home.

Born July 3, 1951, in Baltimore, he was the son of Edward S. Zepp, of Westminster, and the late Margaret T. Risso.

He graduated from Westminster High School in 1969 before working at Springfield Hospital. Later, he became an insurance billing specialist for several doctors' offices and since 2008, he had been employed with Carroll Hospital Center as an insurance claims biller.

He liked rescuing all animals in need and caring for strays in his neighborhood. Working part time at the Carroll County Farm Museum's gift shop, he enjoyed learning about Carroll's history. He was an avid reader and always had a book close at hand. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, and and his dog, Molly.

Surviving, in addition to his father, are sister and brother-in-law Cindy and Jim Miller; brother and sister-in-law Darrell and Elizabeth Zepp; half sisters Crystal and Nicole Zepp; nephews James and wife Brittany Edie, and Patrick Griggs; nieces Maggie and Dani Zepp, all of Westminster; a stepmother, Barbara Zepp; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from noon until the time of a memorial service, 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 833 Deer Park Road, Westminster, with the Rev. Dahl Drenning officiating. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Humane Society of Carroll County, 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21157.

Arrangements are by Fletcher Funeral and Cremation Services in Westminster.

Online condolences may be offered at www.fletcherfuneralhome.net.

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