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Josef Neuhofer Obituary
Virginia Beach - Josef W. Neuhofer, 78, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2016 after a short illness. Born in Stadl Pauer, Austria he is preceded in death by his parents Josef and Josefa Neuhofer and brothers Herman, Franz and Theo all of Austria. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty, and his two children, son Jeff and his wife Sheri of Virginia Beach; daughter Bonnie and her husband Dennis Reed of Morrisville, NC and three grandchildren, Spencer, Harrison and Nikolas who lovingly called him Opa. He is also survived by his brother Walter, and his 3 sisters Inga, Mitzi, and Hilda.
After finishing high school, Josef went to hotel management school. He worked as a first class steward aboard the SS Rotterdam which allowed him the opportunity to visit beautiful locations all over the world. While working at his parent's hotel, he had a chance encounter with a guest, Mr. Franz Plasser (Plasser & Theurer). Looking for a new challenge, in 1961, Josef began his career as a salesman in Linz, Austria with a small railroad equipment manufacturer. After moving to the United States, he helped transform the company (Plasser American Corporation) into the worldwide premier manufacturer of railroad technology equipment. His determination and always "Find a way" attitude helped the company pursue and develop equipment that to this day leads the railway equipment industry. The Austrian Embassy bestowed him many awards for business development. He was also a past president of REMSA, a Master Mason of Rockford Lodge #102, and a Shriner.
He loved to travel, play golf, fish, read, and swim but it was spending time with his family he cherished most of all.
A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 pm on Sunday April 3, 2016 at Kings Grant Presbyterian Church 745 Little Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. The family invites you to a reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Cammy LosBanos
March 30, 2024
Memories of this great man warm my heart to this day.
Maria Müller
May 17, 2023
Unforgotten in our hearts.
In loving memory
Maria, Klaus, Jonas and Nikolas
Walter Smith
May 2, 2016
Josef was a leader in our industry. He brought innovative processes and ideas to the table. From the family of Nathan and Anne Smith our warm thoughts and prayers to all of his family.
Maria Müller
April 26, 2016
A great personality, a generous fatherly friend who's memory we will always cherish
deep in our hearts.
We will miss you!
Maria, Klaus, Jonas and Nikolas Müller (Germany)
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American Heart Association
April 2, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Tony Roberts
April 2, 2016
Josef had a great sense of humor and always had words of encouragement
Joyce Roberts
April 2, 2016
Many of my fondest memories of Josef was him talking about his adventures he had on his travels and his love for his family.
Amy Wright
April 2, 2016
I am very glad to have known and been a friend of Josef Neuhofer. I have known him for only a few years. He was full of the most interesting stories about his life and loved to talk about his family. He was very kind, generous and caring. I will miss him.
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