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Scheldon Kress Obituary
DR. SCHELDON KRESS
Dr. Scheldon Kress of Potomac, Maryland passed away on April 5, 2022 surrounded by his loving family, at the wonderful age of 91. Beloved husband of Rose Kress, he and his sweet Rosie were happily married for 67 years. He was a loving father to Michael Kress (Mimi), Karen Hammerman (Ira), Julie Schumacher (Marc); a fantastic grandfather, known as the Great Scheldini, to Max, Sam (Dara), Adam (Lexi), Justin, Jenna, Jason, and Brandon; and great-grandfather to Simon. He was predeceased by his brother Lawrence.
Dr. Kress was a longtime and incredibly caring internist, practicing medicine in Springfield, Virginia for over 30 years, and he then joined the FDA as a Medical Review Officer working until the age of 87. He was a researcher at heart, and his inquisitive mind led to his early work on the development of the measles vaccine, studies on new medications, and in 2018 he authored the book, Power Over POTS. The "Gray Haired Kid" will be remembered as the last one off the ski slopes, for shooting the moon in Hearts, and enthusiastically sharing a new magic trick. His happy place was in his backyard, swimming in the pool. His love and care for his patients was exceeded only by the love and care he gave to his family and close friends. We will miss him with all our hearts.
Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, Clarksburg, MD. Shiva will be held at the home of Michael and Mimi Kress at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022 with service at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI-Montgomery County (namimc.org), JSSA Hospice (jssa.org), or a charity of your choosing.
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Mark Avigan
April 29, 2022
I am very sorry to hear about Sheldon's passing. He was a terrific colleague with a warm sense of humor and dedicated to public health.
Ira Krefting
April 19, 2022
Scheldon was a marvelous colleague - knowledgeable and always available to help a co-worker. We mourn his loss.
Libero Marzella
April 18, 2022
My condolences to the family. Scheldon made important contributions to the public health as a medical officer at the Food and Drug Administration.
The Weissberg Family
April 14, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss.... You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers....
Marvin Menick
April 8, 2022
My condolences to the Kress Family. I first met Sheldon in the early 1940's, I think. We both went to "cheder" together at 5th and I ( Ohev Sholom.) We both graduated High School in 1948, went on to professional school and the military. Bill Wallert spoke to me about Sheldon often. I will remember him fondly as we both came from an era of struggle and success.
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