Carl Landis Plummer

Carl Landis Plummer of Bowie, MD passed away peacefully after an extended illness on September 16, 2025. He was 77 years old. He was born in Chestertown, MD on June 25, 1948, the son of the late Ralph Plummer, Sr. and Doris (Smith) Plummer. He graduated from Chestertown High School with the class of 1966, where he met the love of his life and future wife, Nancy Richards. The two were married on April 21, 1968, and raised two children together. Although Landis lived on the Western Shore for 50+ years, his heart was always in Kent County! Soon after graduation, Landis began working for the Interstate Commerce Commission while attending night school at Benjamin Franklin University (now part of George Washington University) and getting his associate’s degree. In July of 1967, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and was originally stationed in Atlantic Beach, NC. He was very fortunate to spend most of his service time right in Kent County, at the Still Pond Coast Guard Station. After leaving the service as an honorably discharged Disabled American Veteran, he began working for the ICC again as a paralegal specialist. In the mid 1980’s he transferred to the Federal Trade Commission, eventually rising to the position of Assistant to the Secretary by the time of his retirement in 2008, ending a 42-year career with the federal government. He frequently served as Acting Secretary of the FTC, signing legal opinions and overseeing agency directives. After his retirement, Landis did some groundskeeping work for a few golf courses. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Bowie Golf Club and loved every minute he spent on the course with family and friends. He was also an avid outdoorsman, whether it was hunting, fishing, crabbing, or working in his vegetable garden. He and Nancy took their kids and grandkids on many cross-country trips over the years, making it to every state in the country except Alaska. Landis had a strong commitment to service throughout his life. Beyond his 42-year career as a civil servant and his time in the military he was also involved in a number of service organizations. He was an officer in the local chapter of the Jaycees and also involved in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, both civic organizations focused on community service. Landis was also a member of the 10+ gallon club, making life saving blood donations throughout his whole life. Landis was a cherished and devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. His laughter, love, humor, compassion and zest for life were infectious, and his family and friends feel blessed to have shared in so many wonderful life moments with him. Whether traveling the country with his grandkids or attending their sporting events, playing golf with his buddies, or catching up with hometown friends, Landis always brought a smile and his own special blend of humor and kindness to every situation! Life will not be the same without him! In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Ralph Plummer, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Plummer; son, David Carl Plummer (Julie); daughter, Cathy Blume (Luke); grandchildren: Brian Plummer (Telka), Michael Plummer, Megan Plummer-Fox (Taylor), Joshua Blume, and Emily Blume; and brother, Ronald Lee Plummer (Ellen). Services will be held on Saturday, September 27, at 12:00 pm at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home in Chestertown. A visitation will be held an hour and a half prior, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association (www.lung.org/donate), the American Kidney Fund (www.give.kidney.org), or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org/en/why-give).

Carl Landis Plummer

June 25, 1948 - September 16, 2025