Richard Eugene Palmer, Sr.
July 3, 1938 — December 12, 2014
Richard Eugene Palmer, Sr.
Born in North East, MD, on July 3, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and Bertha (Heverin) Palmer. He was the husband of the late Jean Louise Palmer.
He served in the MD National Guard and retired from Maryland Portable Concrete, where he worked as a truck driver.
Gino was a member of V.F.W. Post #6027, North East, MD and enjoyed bowling.
Survivors include his children: Richard E. Palmer, Jr. of Chesapeake City, MD, William L. "Bill" Palmer of Elkton, MD, Gerald B. Palmer, III of Elkton, MD and Robin A. Vermeersch of Elkton, MD; his siblings: Verna McKinney, Louise Fillippone, Teresa Heath, Selma Harvey, Jack Palmer, Fred Palmer and Jerry Palmer; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Marylee Owens.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 11:00 am at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am until service time.
Interment will immediately follow services in Elkton Cemetery, Elkton, MD.
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