Charles A. Kroll

Charles A. “Buck” Kroll of Easton, MD died at his home on Friday, June 13, 2008. He was 81. Born in Baltimore, MD on August 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Wilmer and Ida Shankes Kroll. He attended St. Edwards Elementary School, then City College High School in Baltimore. In September 1944 he entered the U.S. Army, where he saw action in the south pacific. He received numerous awards for his participation in the Philippines including a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for wounds received in the liberation of Luzon. Following his release from active duty, Buck retuned to Baltimore, where he worked for the Westinghouse Corp. first in the finance division then transferred to the sale office. Later he worked for the Frigidaire Company in the sales division for commercial builders and in 1977 he moved to Easton. In 2000 he started his own business, Easton Appliance Sales. In 2006 he retired and closed the business. A devoted member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Easton for over 35 years, Buck was also a member of the Easton Lions Club, E.E. Streets Post 5118 V.F.W. of Easton, B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1622, Easton, and the Knights of Columbus. In addition to his beloved wife the former Midge Wynne whom he married on September 15, 1973 Buck is survived by two sons, Maj. Brad Kroll, U.S.M.C., Arlington, VA, and Matt Kroll and his wife Stephanie of Middletown, NJ; one beloved grandson, Dylan; a brother, Wilmer “Bill” Kroll of Chicago, Ill; and a sister, Rita Kroll of Ellicott City, MD; In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Kroll and two sisters, Mildred Carl and Betty Meads. Friends may call on Tuesday June 17, 2008 at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A. Easton from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00AM on Wednesday June 18, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Easton. Burial will be at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church Building Fund, 7906 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601; or to Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601.

Charles A. Kroll

August 5, 1926 - June 13, 2008