Herold Ronald Hofheimer

He graduated from Virginia Military Institute, class of 1953 with a degree

in electrical engineering. Following graduation, he served in the Army as a

First Lieutenant. Following his military service, after a short stint

managing his family's business, Herold began a very successful 35 year

career as an investment broker with Scott & Stringfellow.

Herold is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Ellen; his children:

Deborah Hofheimer (Robin Gelman), Louis Hofheimer, David Hofheimer and

grandson, Michael Hofheimer, brother-in-law, John B. Lewis and sister-in-law,

Jane Dribbon; his step-children: Mark Seidenberg (Betty Gray), Paul

Seidenberg (Rebecca), and Karen Chaulklin (Sean). He is also survived by his

step-grandchildren: Sydney and Haylee Seidenberg, Claire, Jack, and Phillip

Seidenberg, and Jordan and Brenden Chaulklin, as well as by numerous

nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Herold will be remembered

for his quiet, gentle manner. He gave to his community without any desire for

recognition. The family would like to thank his caregivers and staff who cared for him at

home, at Cedarfield, and especially Nancy Capocy with Hospice Community Care

who gave him extra special care in his final years. Their dedication and caring are

greatly appreciated.

A funeral service will be held at Woody's Chapel located at

1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia, July 23, 2014 at 11:00am. In

lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Congregation

Or Ami, Refurbishment Fund, 9400 Huguenot Road, Richmond, Virginia 23235,

to the VMI Foundation, Herold Hofheimer Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 932,

Lexington, Virginia 24450 or to a charity of your choice.