On behalf of the Maryland State Police Alumni Association, we sadly report the loss of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” TFC Clarence “Chuck” Creswell, III, MDSP, Retired.
OBITUARY
TFC Clarence “Chuck” Creswell, III
November 22, 1944 — November 3, 2023
New Freedom, PA
Clarence “Chuck” Creswell, III, of New Freedom, Pennsylvania passed away on November 3, 2023, from cancer. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Clarence and Audrey (Cohoon) Creswell. He is survived by his loving wife, Heidi Kunert, with whom he spent the past 20 years. His family also includes his son, Justin, of whom he was incredibly proud; daughter-in-law, Danielle; and grandchildren Scarlett and Theodore.
Chuck graduated from McDonogh, which is a private school in Owings Mills, MD, where he was a starter on the football team. He served as an army reservist with the Intelligence Division. He became a Maryland State Trooper, where he dedicated 34 years primarily as a K-9 handler. For most of his career, he was assigned to the Bel Air Barrack “D.” During Chuck’s legendary service with K-9, he received an abundance of the highest performance awards including the Governor’s Citation, numerous Superintendent Commendations, Commander awards, and K-9 Handler of the Year. His co-workers recognized him as a role model, leader, instructor, and mentor. He exemplified what it meant to be a Maryland State Trooper.
Chuck was the president of the Maryland Troopers Association, Lodge 96, where he was active until his death. Also in retirement, Chuck once again resumed playing one of his favorite sports, softball. He played in several leagues and was an outstanding short stop and third baseman.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Maryland Troopers Association, Lodge 96. In the memo line write “In memory of Chuck Creswell.” Checks can be mailed to Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack, in care of Mark Yingling, 1401 Bel Air Road, Bel Air, 21014.
Dear MSP, friends, and family,
It is with great sorrow that I announce that retired TFC Chuck Creswell passed away on Friday, November 3rd. He passed away at home and I am grateful that that is how he got to spend his final time.
My grief is profound. Chuck was simply the best. There are no words to adequately describe the effect he had on my life and the life of his family, friends, and fellow troopers.
Sincerely,
Heidi Kunert (Creswell)
SERVICE INFORMATION
VISITATION
Thursday, November 9th
2:00 – 4:00 PM
7:00 – 9:00 PM
McComas Funeral Home, Abingdon, MD
1317 Cokesbury Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
FUNERAL SERVICES
Friday, November 10th
11:00 AM
Mountain Christian Church – Cook Auditorium, 1824 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD 21085
Chuck requested cremation so there will be no graveside ceremony.
Please visit the McComas Funeral Home website to view Chuck’s obituary, to sign the guest book, and to review the service information.
https://www.mccomasfuneralhome.com/obituaries/clarence-creswell-iii
Also, please upload pictures for the video tribute. If you have hard copies of photographs, you can scan them yourself or go to McComas and they will scan the photo for you. There will be a limit of 75 photographs for the funeral home.
You’ve been invited to upload photos for the memorial video Clarence Lamar Creswell, III. Click the upload link to get started
https://www.tributeslides.com/up/42076466310142
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
Maryland Troopers Association, Lodge 96
In the memo line write “In memory of Chuck Creswell.”
Mail to:
Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack
Attention: Mark Yingling
1401 Belair Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
