Arnold Benjamin Lowenstein

LOWENSTEIN, Arnold Benjamin, 84, of Richmond, Va., died December 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; their children, Amy Buckberg and her husband, Paul, David Lowenstein and his wife, Rebekah; and four very loved grandchildren, Michael and Millie Buckberg and Zachary and Naomi Lowenstein. Arnold was a retail merchant by trade, Owner of H. Lowenstein & Son in downtown Richmond. He proudly served on the Richmond Crime Commission for many years, initiating many safety protocols for downtown Richmond. He also served on the Board of Retail Merchants, working on many important initiatives, including opposing the 1980s era Street Scape project. He was very active in Temple Beth-El and served as its President for two terms. He stayed active on the Board until very recently. He was also involved in Fraternal Lodge #53 for over 50 years and more recently in Richmond Washington Royal Arch #3-9. Besides the love of his trade, he loved to travel and enjoyed planning trips for anyone who sought his advice. He had a sense of humor all his own that kept people shaking their heads. Burial will be private due to COVID-19 but will be live-streamed Sunday, December 27, 12:30 p.m. at Blileys.com. Donations in Arnold's memory may be made to Temple Beth El, 3330 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23221, Parkinson's Foundation or a charity of your choice.