William Cornelius Loller

William Cornelius Loller of Chestertown, MD, passed away June 30, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was 75 years old. Bill was born in Chestertown on October 23, 1936, to William E. and Mabel E. Loller (nee Porter.) He spent his early life on the family farm in Fairlee, later working as a teen at the Chester Theatre and for the construction company that built the Blue Star Highway, now U.S. 301. Bill graduated from Chestertown High School in 1954. Bill attended Goldy-Beacom College and then graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School in 1961. He joined U.S. Fidelity & Guarantee, managing USF&G branch offices across the United States, including those in Pasadena, San Francisco, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. He met his future wife of 46 years, the then Judith Ann Natoli, while in Pittsburgh. After marrying in 1966, the couple moved to Glens Falls, NY, and later Chicago and New York City. However, Bill’s fondest recollections were of the Eastern Shore. Deciding to raise a family, they moved back to Chestertown in May, 1971 shortly before the birth of the first of four sons. Bill and his wife started a farm and poultry business outside of Fairlee. He was appointed to the Kent County Board of Education in 1981 by Governor Harry Hughes and later became the Board’s Chairman. While devoted to the community, his greatest joy was always his family. He was happiest when they were all gathered at his side, whether at the family pool or barbecuing on the back porch of the family residence on the Chester River. Bill was an avid baseball player in his youth following in the tradition of his father. A teenage pitching injury ended his own hopes in baseball and left him with a metal plate in his arm and a great story. He tried to get his sons interested in baseball through backyard sessions and after reluctantly giving up he was forced to become a lacrosse fan, energetically contributing his advice from the sidelines. Later in life, his passions spanned diverse interests from football to plays, musicals, and opera. Bill was well-known not only for his abiding love of family, but for his humor, dry wit, kindness, and generosity. He made a deep impact on the lives of those he cared about. His family and friends already miss him tremendously. Bill is survived by his wife, Judy, and his four sons, William of San Jose, CA, and Zachary, Harley, and Myles, all of whom live in Kent County. In addition to his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephanie B., Stephanie M., Wendy, and Lori Loller, he is survived by his grandchildren whom he deeply adored, Emma, Benjamin, Olivia, Logan, Eliza, and Cole Loller. He is also survived by his beloved cousin, Pat Smith, and her children, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Kirby. The family will be holding a reception at noon on Friday, July 6, at St. Paul’s parish hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Humane Society of Kent County, P.O. Box 352, Chestertown, MD 21620.

William Cornelius Loller

October 23, 1936 - June 30, 2012