HARTFIELD—Edward Kenneth Truffer, 90, of Hartfield, formerly of Baltimore, Md., died surrounded by his children on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Eleanor Anne Wurzbacher Truffer; and his father and mother, Joseph August and Winifred Cole Truffer.
He is survived by four devoted children, Mary Jane Standley (Billy Standley) of Henrico, Nancy Ellen Wright (J.C. Wright) of Annapolis, Md., Edward Kenneth Truffer Jr. of Chesterfield and Susan Elizabeth Boehling (Paul Boehling) of Raleigh, N.C.; and his two dear sisters, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Guercio of Glen Burnie, Md., and Patricia A. “Pat” Ozborn of Baltimore. He was a beloved grandfather to 24 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Ken was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph’s College High School (‘51) and University of Maryland, College Park (‘57). He worked for Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent Technologies as an industrial engineer. He relocated to Richmond in 1983 and eventually retired in Hartfield.
He was an active volunteer throughout his life including serving in his parish communities of St. Philip Neri in Linthicum, Md., St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Richmond and St. Francis de Sales in Kilmarnock. Ken was active in the parish Men’s Club, the MD Right to Life and political action committees to promote Catholic Education. He directed and coached a multitude of parish youth sports programs and CYO programs for over 20 years. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, the Legion of Mary and was a supporter of Comunita Cenacolo. He advocated for the unborn and the youth; he faithfully visited the sick, the imprisoned and those in nursing homes; and he fervently prayed and promoted the rosary. Ken served as community association president, was a member of the Stepping Stones Square Dancing Club, the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club and was an avid fisherman, boater and sports fan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Comunita Cenacolo America, 9485 Regency Square Boulevard, Suite 110, Jacksonville, FL 32225; or Knights of Columbus St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 154 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, VA 24822.
Visitation was held from 4-5 p.m. with Rosary and Christian Wake at 5 p.m, Sunday, February 25, at Currie Funeral Home, 116 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. A reception followed at The Kilmarnock Inn, 34 East Church Street, Kilmarnock.
A Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 26, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 154 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, with Rev. Michael T. Orlowsky officiating. Burial followed at Church of the Visitation Cemetery, 8462 General Puller Highway, Topping. A reception followed at the clubhouse at The Coves at Wilton Creek, Hartfield.
