Rudolph Carl Herzberg
May 7, 1933 ~ January 15, 2012
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden-Rudolph Carl Herzberg, 78, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012.
Mr. Herzberg was born in Henderson County to the late Maurice Julius Herzberg Sr. and Gladys Young Herzberg. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ingram Herzberg who passed away in 1999 and a brother Robert Herzberg. Rudolph was a four year Veteran of the United State Navy and was honorably discharged in l956 having spent time serving in regions from the Philippine Islands to the Arctic Ocean. He retired in l996 after working 40 years at Ecusta Paper Corporation in Pisgah Forest. He had been a long time volunteer Firefighter and retired from the Skyland Fire Department.
Mr. Herzberg is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Koontz and her husband, Chip of Mills River; Connie Orander and her husband, Dick of Cary, NC and Laura Trotter and her husband, Craig, of Lexington, NC; one son, Steven Herzberg of Arden; one brother, Maurice Herzberg Jr. and his wife, Sarah of Arden; three grandchildren, Forrest and Laurel Koontz and Beth Trotter; and many cherished friends.
A life-long resident of Avery's Creek Community, "Rudy" will be remembered for his devotion to family and friends and his fervor for hunting and fishing adventures. Canada, Virginia, Utah, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, the Outer Banks, and Oak Island were favorite destinations. In recent years, he enjoyed spending much time at his Fontana Lake cottage. He lived with a positive outlook, great enthusiasm for spending time outdoors, being physically active, and following Carolina Tarheel basketball. His favorite pursuits included going on spontaneous daytrips with friends, restoring mechanical devices, attending his grandchildren's special events, and searching for bargains at flea markets and thrift stores. His family cherished him for his humor, zest for life, and the unconditional love he bestowed to them.
A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, January 19 2012 at 2:00 pm at Avery's Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery with Reverend Paul Thompson and Reverend Paige Ann Miller officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Skyland Volunteer Fire Department.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the NC Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806.
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I am so sorry to hear of Rudy’s death. I thought so much of him and have many fond memories of our laughs and conversations over the years, when he came into Boone’s Corner. He told me that he was going to visit me one day in Utah and fish the Green River. I regret that it never happened. My deepest condolence to all of his family.
My sincere condolences to the family of Rudy and all his friends. He thought I was ‘brave’ to move to Utah, where I am presently visiting one of Rudy’s fellow ‘woodsmen’ and my friend Millard (Crockett) Dumas.
So sorry for ALL of you for your loss; (but not for Rudy’s GAIN) A poem follows by John McLeod:
How Sweet To Hear:
How sweet to hear in evening’s hush
A song-thrush caroling its joy,
When sunset paints its carmine blush
And day’s dull straws no more employ
The mind, and as one’s rest draws near
A few quiet moments linger yet
To count rich memories so dear . . .
The love of Life one can’t forget!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Lovingly,
Sheila Nesbitt Mickey
Dear Connie, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. With love, Joanne
In 1957 when I was 11 years old I ran into Rudy and Horace Squirrel hunting. His great coon dog Otter had treed a squirrel (during the day/coons at night)and they let me shoot it. Junior Johnson always wanted to buy, Otter. Its been a great friendship where as Shiftless Woods Loafers I learned many day and night skills that enabled me to spend 1&1/2 yrs in Vietnam jungles more comfortable than most. I was there when the aristocratic Kathy and Connie were always getting pulled back to earth by the Horace like Steve & then Laura. Whatever I came up with Rudy’s answer was usually, ‘Yeah Boy!’ Rudy could enjoy life and share it more than anybody I ever knew. Our last hoorah was his visit to to my Outlaw Trail Ranch where we fished and loafed horseback in 2004. We are all better off for the calm, quiet guidance of Rudy. By golly those that had Rudy as a friend be the Lucky Ones! Kids, thanks for sharing your Dad…You be the Most fortunate!
Super person and will be missed…
Very sad to hear about Uncle Rudolph!!! Prayers to all his family and friends ~
Wesley, Michelle, Bailey, Rebecca and Colleen
When the lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. My daddy (Thurman Redmon) will miss his friend forever. I’ve heard alot of fishing stories over the past few years. They seem to have had a blast fishing in the gulf. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy and family, it saddens me to hear about the passing of your dad. God has a plan for everyone and this was part of the plan for your dad. Remember all the great adventures that you shared. The pain does go away. May the grace of God be upon you at the time. You are in my prayers.
Dear Connie, My sincere regrets in the loss of your father. I send thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace to you and your family.
Dear Connie, sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your Father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Stacey
Connie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May you find peace and comfort during this time by thinking about the wonderful memories you have of him. It sounds like he was a wonderful person and very well loved.
Dear Connie,
I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I pray that you will find comfort in the many happy memories and in knowing your father is with the Lord. May God Bless you and bring you comfort and peace.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Kathleen
DEAR HERZBERG FAMILY,KNOWING AND WORKING WITH ‘RUDY’ WAS AN EXPERIENCE I’LL CHERISH AND NEVER FORGET. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.GOD BLESS YOU.
L.C. WILSON
To The Herzberg Family
From myself and the members of Skyland Fire Department.
Rudy was a brother and a special friend to us and will be missed.We are proud that he and others paved the way for our department and our community. Please know that we will always be there for you if you ever need us.
God Bless each of you.
Rudy’s smile and kind words will be missed.
Chip,Kathy, Forrest and Laurel,
We were so saddened to hear about Rudy. Bryce talked about him often- about what a great man he was and how special he was to Forrest. It is so hard not to ask questions at times like these but I know God has special plans for Rudy and rest assured that he is fishin in heaven, catching the biggest and best fish ever and enjoying every minute. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy,
Our family will keep your family in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was such a great guy.
Rudolph will be missed by all.
Laura,
Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for the loss of your father. Love,April
To: Kathy, Laura, Connie, Steve and Maurice/families
Sorry for the loss of your dad/brother. I know he will be greatly missed.
Judy Fisher Johnston
I am sorry to hear about Ruldoph. He was a ture friend to me & lots of other friends in elbert county My thoughts & prayers are with all the family. Earnie
Rudolph will always be thought of as a true friend We feel blessed to have got to know him
Kathy and Connie – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
I was sorry to hear about Rudy, I am sure that he will be missed by many. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Laura, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our prayers are with you! Jan, Kenny, Rebekah and Alex.
I would like to thank the Family & Friends of Rudolph, For sharing him with myself & others. He was always Kind & Friendly to me. He would call me a few times every year during Hunting Season trying to get me down to Georgia. I wish now that i had gone more.I always looked forward to and was thankful that he took the time. He will be missed & thought of often especially at that time of year. And also My thanks to Neil for my Introduction to such a good Man.
Laura and family, I was so sad to hear about the loss of your dad. I understand how difficult this time is because I lost my dad 6 years ago. I hope you will find comfort in the memories you made together and from the many prayers that are being lifted for you and your family. Love, Billie & Keith Marsh
Kathy, Laura, Connie, Steve, and families
Just want you all to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a very Special Friend to me and my family. I know you all will miss him greatly. He had much love for his family and spoke of you all often. May God comfort and give each of you strength to face each new day.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Bernita Y. Childs
We always enjoyed spending time and seeing Rudy and Forest when they came to Elberton. He was a wonderful person and we know that he will be missed terribly by all of you. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through the days and weeks ahead.
Tim, Carla and Timothy Childs