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Friday, August 2, 2024

Obituary: David M. Kemmer, 81, Andover

David M. Kemmer, age 81, of Andover passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1943, in Baltimore Maryland to the late John W. and Louise [Smith] Kemmer.

David was a long-time resident of Pasadena, Maryland, who moved to Andover in 2000. He served in the US Army from 1957 until 1961 and had a been a member of the American Legion Post and the Moose Lodge both in the Pasadena Area. He enjoyed hunting, working in his garden, Playing Hoyle board and card games on his computer, NASCAR and especially laughing.

He is survived by his 4 children, Patricia Kemmer, Pamela [Mike] Jenkins, David [Debbie] Kemmer and Penny [Rick] Fleischmann; 6 stepchildren, Laura Victor, Freda [Becky Spencer] Cavallaro, Toni Vogel, Barbara Cavallaro-Howard, Kathleen [Rick] Whitesell and Robert Roach Jr.; several grand and great grandchildren; a brother, Roy Kemmer; several nieces and nephews; and his first wife, Paula Walls Kemmer.

He was predeceased by wife Barbara A. Shelley on February 19, 2017; 2 brothers, John and Michael Kemmer; 2 sisters, Lois McGee and Jean Wolff; 2 grandsons, Jason Canter and Timothy McClung; a step great grandson, Nicholas Burge.

At David’s request there will be no services. Please consider memorial contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com