Kenneth E.
Wilmer, Jr., 79
Kenneth E. Wilmer, Jr. of Crisfield and formerly of Baltimore, Bishopville, and Pocomoke City, MD passed away suddenly Saturday, March 16, 2024, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional.
Born in Baltimore on October 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. Wilmer, Sr., and Mamie Willanette Wilmer.
He graduated from Baltimore City College High School in February 1963 and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Reserves achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant, serving from 1963-1969.
Ken had a great entrepreneurial spirit and had many occupational ventures over the years including maintaining swimming pools during a short residency in the British Virgin Islands. He started his career in law enforcement following his graduation from the Baltimore County Police Bureau Academy in 1967. He served as a police officer for Baltimore County and Ocean City, MD and later was Chief of Police for the Crisfield Police Department. He was also a correctional officer at the Somerset County Detention Center. Ken was most proud of formerly owning and operating several local restaurants including Captain's Carry Out in Crisfield, the former Barrel Wharf in Crisfield, and the former Upper Deck in Pocomoke City. In addition, he was the owner and operator of the former Green Mallard Trash Company in Crisfield and Bishopville.
Ken had a true servant's heart and was dedicated to helping others and serving his community. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Marion, MD, 50-year member of Liberty Pickering Masonic Lodge #219 AF&AM in Cockeysville, MD, Crisfield Elks Lodge #1044, Stanley Cochrane Post #16 American Legion in Crisfield, and was past Exalted Ruler of the Pocomoke City Elks Lodge #1624. He was also very proud to earn Eagle Scout in his younger years.
He enjoyed boating, fishing, cruising, and traveling to the Caribbean Islands. His greatest joy in life was spending time with family and friends cooking, entertaining, and making everyone laugh with his antics and stories. He enjoyed many years of summer vacations with his family in Cape Hatteras, NC. He also had a great love for animals and was still missing his fur baby "Heidi" who crossed Rainbow Bridge several years ago.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda Atkins Wilmer of Crisfield; four daughters, Stacey Horsey and husband Richard of Salisbury, MD, Jennifer Hammond and husband Andre of Bowie, MD, Stephanie Davenport and husband Chris of St. Petersburg, FL, and Kelly Grundmeier and former husband Todd of San Luis Obispo, CA; four grandchildren, Eric Horsey, Evan Horsey, Andrew Hammond, and Claire Grundmeier; a sister, Beverly Dodson and husband Jim of Crisfield; nephew, Jimmy Dodson, Jr. and wife Lori of Lexington, SC; niece, Cindy Dodson of Crisfield; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark Atkins, Sr. and wife Maron, Dr. Mike Atkins, and Lisa Kraus and husband Bill all from Crisfield, and many other special nieces, nephews, and family members.
A Celebration of the Joy and Love of Ken's Life was Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2 PM at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home where a visitation was one hour prior. Father Mike Lokey officiated and was assisted by Ken's loving family members. A repast followed the service and interment was private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kenneth Wilmer, Jr. may be made to Crisfield Police Department in the form of a check, include in memo "In Memory of Kenneth Wilmer, Jr.", 319A W. Main Street, Crisfield, MD 21817; or to the Humane Society of Wicomico County, https://www.wicomicohumane.org/in-honormemory-of/
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