Edward Kremer

1931 - 2017

Edward J. Kremer

Salisbury-Edward J. Kremer, 86, of Salisbury, MD died Monday, February 6, 2017 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the only child of the late Joseph Vincent and Thelma Louise Kremer. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty A. Kremer. He is survived by his daughters, Ellen Payne and her husband, Jeff, and his granddaughter, Nicole; Patricia Fecker and her husband, Steve, step-daughter, Carol Welk, step-son, John K. Clark Jr., and his daughters, Amy, Jennifer, Rebecca, and their children.

Ed moved to Salisbury in 1957. He entered the insurance business with Buddy Hanna. Ed retired from Hanna, Kremer & Tilghman Insurance in 2005. He served as Chairman of the Wicomico County Airport Commission, served on the BWI Airport Commission as well as the Board of Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Ed was very proud to have served as the Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Delmarva for a number of years; finally retiring at the age of 80.

Ed lived a full life as a proud and successful business man. He and his wife, Betty enjoyed traveling all over the United States and around the world. He also enjoyed his winters at his Florida residences.

The family would like to thank Companion Home Care and all of Ed's caregivers for the fine care he received throughout his illness. We would also like to thank Dr. P.J. Mehta and his staff for their care and concern over the years.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3PM at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury where friends may call one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Ed to the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Shore Chapter, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 400, Salisbury, MD 21804 or the charity of your choice.

Please visit www.boundsfuneralhome.com for letters of condolence.