Emmett Vaeth Sr.

1928 - 2023

Emmett Jerome Vaeth, Sr. "Jerry", a 33-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Davidsonville, MD, passed away on February 7, 2023. He was 94 years old. Born on December 3, 1928 in Baltimore, MD to the late Edward and Helen Vaeth, Jerry graduated from Catonsville High School. He attended Baltimore Junior College before joining the U.S. Army in 1951. A decorated veteran, Jerry was stationed in Korea. He enjoyed a career in industrial sales, working primarily for the Wolverine Corporation. Jerry was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, the Heritage Harbour Community Association, American Legion and Fleet Reserve. He enjoyed boating, reading, golfing and was a card-playing aficionado who enjoyed regular games with groups and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Patricia "Pat" (Resau) Vaeth who passed away in 2016; his son, Martin Edward Vaeth who died in 2005; his grandson, Brian Highsmith who died in 2015 and his five siblings. Jerry is survived by two sons, Emmett J. Vaeth, Jr. "Jay" and his fiance', Margaret of Berlin, MD and William Brian Vaeth of Edgewater, MD; his daughter, Nancy V. Rooney and her husband, Patrick of Bridgeville, DE; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Jerry's life with his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 23 at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Resurrection will be offered at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 24 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. Inurnment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church at the address above. Online condolences may be offered at: