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 her table. She enjoyed slow dancing with Jack to the melodies of South Pacific, collecting German Hummel figurines, solving word puzzles, playing Yahtzee, and competing with her family while watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Her competitive spirit shined bright when she would watch her beloved Maryland Terrapins play basketball.

She always looked forward to visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed relaxing on her porch holding Kobi, her beloved dog watching the sunset, admiring her garden, blossoming flowers and the beautiful scarlet cardinals of Southern Maryland. Of note, she was the owner and operator of Carvel Ice Cream in Lexington Park, MD for more than 20 years and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Chesapeake Shores on November 1, 2013, for her public service and professional accomplishments.

Louise is survived by her children, Mr. Ronald C. Kralle (Barbara) of Bartlett, TN, Ms. Deborah L. Kralle of Hollywood, MD, Ms. Kathryn L. Shaulis of Great Mills, MD, Mr. Gary J. Kralle (Kandy) of Great Mills, MD; her brother, Mr. Pacific J. Forcherio of Somerville, TN; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

The Kralle family will receive friends to honor Louise's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Ronald Kralle, son; Mr. Gary Kralle, son; Mr. Lyle Kralle, grandson; Mr. Kody Kralle, grandson; Mr. Alexander Medina, grandson; Mr. David Morris, son-in-law; Mr. Joshua Burrell, grandson-in-law; Mr. Nicholas Hester, grandson-in-law.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 and the Alzheimer's Association of Southern Maryland, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.