Ms. Louise Madeline Kralle, 84 of Great Mills, MD passed away on February 28, 2015 at Chesapeake Shores in Lexington Park, MD. Born January 24, 1931, in Memphis, TN, she is the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus Forcherio and Teresa Botto. Louise celebrated over 39 wonderful years of marriage to her beloved husband, John “Jack” Francis Kralle before his passing in 1990. She was a devoted wife and loving mother to her four children; Ronald, Deborah, Kathryn, and Gary. Although stricken with Polio in 1954, Louise was a dedicated Navy wife and throughout Jack’s career she was a member of the Navy Chief Petty Officers Wives Club and stood by his side in various assignments around the world, including the Philippines; San Diego, CA; Memphis, TN; and Newfoundland. In 1970 they moved to St. Mary’s County where Jack served as the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD. He retired the post in 1975 to settle the family in Southern Maryland. Her combined Italian and southern heritage led to her renowned cooking skills; her famous homemade ravioli, gnocchi and delicious biscuits to name a few were loved by all and all were welcome to […]
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