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BORN
1926
DIED
2020
Herman Weisberg Obituary
decade.
The son of Nathan and Annie Weisberg, who fled religious persecution in Lithuania, Herman
was born in Norfolk on March 5, 1926. He served in the Navy during WWII, mostly in the Pacific
and notably Battle of Okinawa. Serving his country was among his proudest achievements.
After the war, Herman returned to Norfolk and entered the retail furniture industry. A pioneer
in local television advertising, he produced high-profile commercials for six decades. He's
probably best remembered for those featuring his daughter Joanna.
Friendly and outgoing, Herman always had a joke and a spontaneous song to share. He viewed
every customer as a prospective new friend. He was also a deeply spiritual man, devoted to his
Jewish traditions and large, extended family.
Herman remained in the furniture business until he closed Cost Plus/Futon King Furniture in
Virginia Beach at the age of 85. A lifelong fitness advocate, he did pushups into his 90s.
On retirement, Herman and Faye Meeks Weisberg, nicknamed Kat, his cherished wife of 46
years, moved to the central coast of California.
Herman was preceded in death by Kat, as well as his beloved siblings Sylvia Weisberg
Weissman, Sam Weisberg and Harry Weisberg. He is survived by his sister Rosalee Weisberg
Bain of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla; daughter Joanna Weisberg Wemple and her husband Shayne
Wemple of Atascadero; son Paul Weisberg and his wife Melissa Weisberg of Virginia Beach; son
Louis Weisberg and his husband Robert Wright of Milwaukee; and son Michael Luper of
Parkland, Fla. He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Jacqueline Weisberg and Gabrielle
Weisberg Cabreros of Virginia Beach; Cayden and Skylar Wemple of Atascadero; Rachel Luper
Fleekop of Coral Springs, Fla; Ashly Luper of Portland, Ore.; Samantha (Luper) Lauren of Los
Angeles. In addition, he'll be remembered lovingly by 19 nephews and nieces and their spouses.
A memorial service will be scheduled in the post-COVID future.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Herman's memory to the Southern Poverty Law
Center.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lisa Marlow
October 9, 2020
Very sorry to hear of Herman’s passing. He was such a personable, joyful man and high school friends with my mother. God bless the family. Lisa Marlow
Cheryl Wilmer Rice
October 9, 2020
I’m sorry to hear of his passing, I knew him as Uncle Herman, as my father, Bob Wilmer, worked with Herman for years overseeing the warehouse at Cost Plus Furniture in Norfolk. Later, Herman hired me in the office there. He was a wonderful person, I will always remember him.
Condolences to your family
Graham Hudgins
October 9, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss Joanna. Thinking of your father, and his delightful commercials with you when you were a child, reminded me of our years together at Norfolk Academy, and your beautiful smile. God bless you and your family.
Andrea Singletary
October 9, 2020
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Weisberg. My mother (Fannie Porter) worked in his store, Home Furniture, in Portsmouth, VA many years ago. We talked of him often, until her passing in 2018. I have thought about Mr. Weisberg a lot, and wanted to let him know about my mom. Bless you all. We have lost a great man; thank you for sharing him with everyone. I felt he was part of our family too. Extending my heartfelt condolences.
Wayne Berry
October 6, 2020
It was an honor to have known you, Herman. I mowed your lawn for several years, and I did odd jobs for you. You were an inspiration. I still sleep on the mattress you sold me! I think of you often. Thanks for the memories, my friend.
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