Dr. CHARLES M. HERZFELD (Age 91)
Renowned scientist, national security expert, and businessman peacefully died at home in Silver Spring, MD on February 23, 2017. The cause was complications from multiple strokes. Dr. Herzfeld is survived by his wife, Shannon S.S. Herzfeld; three sons from a previous marriage, Charles C. Herzfeld (Paul Rogers), Thomas A. Herzfeld and Paul V. Herzfeld (Valerie); grandchildren, Steven Herzfeld and Katie Herzfeld; two step-daughters, Rose Shuman and Rachel Shuman (Alex Banks) and her two children, August and Henry. Viewings will be held at Gawler's Funeral Home, 5130 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 5 to 8 p.m., and Thursday, March 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be performed at Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Thursday, March 2 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Dr. Herzfeld's name to the Diver's Alert Network (www.DiversAlertNetwork.org).

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 28, 2017.

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March 1, 2017

I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Mr. Herzfeld's family and friends. He will be missed by all.

Pamela Koonce

March 1, 2017

Extending our sincere and deepest sympathy Shannon to you and your family as we were sadden to hear of your loss. Charles had a smile that would light up a room. May all of the joyful memories forever live on in your heart.

May God comfort you!

The Koonce Family

Yolanda

February 28, 2017

May the memories of John sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. John 6:40.

February 28, 2017

May the words written in the bible for our comfort strengthen your saddened heart during this emotional time (Matthew 5:4).

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