Obituaries

Catonsville Resident, Former NASA Expert Dies at 84

Robert S. Kraemer lived in Catonsville since 2007, according to news reports.

Robert S. Kraemer, a former director of planetary exploration at NASA, died last week at Brightview Assisted Living in Catonsville, The Baltimore Sun reported.

Kraemer received NASA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Medal.

Kraemer had lived in Catonsville at the Charlestown Retirement Community since 2007, according to The Sun. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, six children, three siblings and 11 grandchildren.

Read more on The Baltimore Sun.


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