of Benton, AR
August 28, 1944 - October 14, 2004
Robert L. "Bob" Herzfeld, Sr., 60, of Benton, died October 14, 2004 in a tragic accident. He was born August 28, 1944, the son of William Leo Herzfeld and Myrtle Weldon Herzfeld. He is survived by his junior high sweetheart and wife of 38 years, Sandra Moore Herzfeld; his children Shelly Tucker and her husband Scott of Little Rock, Susan Tomlinson and her husband Wade of Lowell, and Robert Herzfeld, Jr., and his wife Karma, of Benton; and six grandchildren, Susan and Lee Tucker, Addie Mae and Wesley Tomlinson, and Leo and Hank Herzfeld. Other survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, James and Margaret Herzfeld; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Doug and Deanna Haynie; and his brother-in-law Tommy Robertson of El Dorado. Herzfeld's sister, Beverly Robertson is deceased.
He was the owner and principal agent of Herzfeld Life and Health Care Services in Benton, and was extremely involved in his church and community. At First Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, sang in the choir, and taught 3rd grade Sunday School for 23 years. Herzfeld served as a member of the Saline County Quorum Court from 1993-2000. He served as a member and vice-president of the Benton School Board and as President of the Saline County Library Board. He also served ten years on the Benton Planning Commission. He served as a board member of the Central Arkansas Development Council and served as a financial advisor to the Saline County Council on Aging. Herzfeld was recently awarded a 27 year perfect attendance award for the Kiwanis International service organization. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was named Citizen of the Year in 1993 by the Civitan Club.
Herzfeld was a longtime and active member of the Benton Chamber of Commerce. He also was a founding member of the Arkansas Health Underwriter's Association, a group dedicated to advocating for improving health insurance laws in Arkansas and the nation. Herzfeld lobbied on behalf of the organization in Little Rock and in Washington, D.C.
Herzfeld was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed helping people, hard work, and spending time with his family. He personally touched and helped thousands of people in thousands of ways over the years. He was a servant of Christ, his family, and his community. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. today, October 17, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Benton. Funeral services will be on Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Benton with interment in New Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton. Pallbearers are A. C. Paxton, Jody Crawford, E. F. Black, Lloyd Brown, Ron Flournoy, and Larry Wolf. Honorary pallbearers are Wilton Tabor, Chris Brazil, and Bobby Dusek. Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Benton Building Fund.
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41 Condolence(s)
Sharon Hodge McLaurin
Friday, November 19, 2004
Sandra: I am so sorry to hear about Robert. Patricia Hodge Perkins told me. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sharon
Roland and Patricia Perkins
Friday, November 12, 2004
Sandra: We were so sad to hear of Bob's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will sustain you through this time, and remember, He has promised we will be with our loved ones once again. Look forward to that glorious day. Love, your cousin, Patricia
Roland and Patricia Perkins
Friday, November 12, 2004
We were so sorry to hear about Bob. Our prayers are with you Sandra, and your family. God will sustain you in your sorrow. Love, Patricia
Deean Leon Brooks
Thursday, October 21, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with Shelly and her family during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to call on me if there is any way I can assist the family. home 316-5325 work 312-1318
Larry Taylor
Thursday, October 21, 2004
To Sandra and Bob's Family, Bobby was the friendliest and kindliest guy in his graduating class. I remember meeting Bobby for the first time in Benton 1963 at a Christmas Party. While chatting Bobby said, "I'm the luckiest guy here." I ask what? Bobby, " I'm the luckyiest guy here cause I'm gona marry Sandra." To this day that's all I remember, is how excited Bobby was about the future. God Bless his Family.
Robert and Sandra Johnson
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Robert Jr. and entire Herzfeld family: We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was a wonderful, kind hearted, and well respected man.Our family is proud to have had him as a friend. He will always be remembered. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord continue to be with you during this time and the days to come for peace,strength, and direction.
Randy Maness
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
I've only known Bob for about 5 years. In this short time, I considered him a friend. He impressed me as a man of values and integrity. I feel blessed to have known him. Just knowing him makes me always want to "do the right thing" as he always tried to do. Bob went out of his way once to make a trip to Arkadelphia to help my son, who has brain cancer. All he would accept was a THANK YOU, and he said that wasn't even necesary. That was just Bob. I once told Bob that he was one of the best men that I had ever known, even if he was on the wrong side of politics. We both laughed as he said he would ask God to forgive me for my views. Earlier this year, I was asked to serve on the Saline Co. Planning Commission. I discussed this with Bob and he encouraged me to accept the responsibility. After taking to him, I acutally felt obligated to accept. That is the way he thought; obligated to serve others. I know you as family have far more knowledge of how the community and the world is a better place because of Bob Herzfeld than I do. I just hope that you find comfort to hear from someone that was blessed by the opportunity to have known him. I will always remember Bob by trying to do what is right. May God truly bless you all. Randy Maness
Dennis Byrd
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Sandra and family, I talked to Robert briefly after the funeral and he thanked me for being in the choir. I want you to know that it was an honor to be in the choir at Bob's funeral. I was really enjoying getting to know Bob on a more personal level from the experience of being in the choir together. Even though we had known one another for years and often stopped and chatted, I felt close to him in recent weeks. Funny story: my wife Linda and I joined the choir at the same time as preparations began for the first service in the new worship center. Before, we had preferred early church so didn't participate. Bob welcomed me as he did almost every new face that walked through the door. At a recent Wednesday night dinner, he stopped Linda and me and asked her to join the choir. She told him she was already a member. He apologized for the oversight and we went on our way. Later that evening as we gathered in the choir room he came over to the tenor section and shook my hand again, then asked me to point out my wife over in the altos. "Oh yeah, I see her," he told me. "Now, what's her name again?" I told him and he immediately made his way to "officially" welcome her to choir. I thought that was pretty special. I also want you to know that Bob was one of the first people to knock on our door when we moved to Benton in 1984. He was there to invite us to First Baptist Church. Even though we chose a different church for our first few years in town, I always appreciated Bob making the effort to welcome us. We will all miss Bob, but nobody more than you. I will keep you on my prayer list ! God Bless You! Dennis
Jeanie & Ronnie Crews
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Dear Sandra & Family, We will miss Bob in our community and our church. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of such a tragic loss. The service yesterday was so meaningful because of who Bob was and his relationship with Jesus, his family and his friends. We came from work and failed to sign the book; we wanted you to know we were there and what a blessing we both received from being there. Love and Prayers, Jeanie & Ronnie Crews
Gwen Williams
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. To lose someone so dear from a tragic accident is one of the hardest griefs to bear. Just remember to take all your hurts and even your anger to God. He will always be there for you. He will see you through this very trying time and we have the promise of His Word, that we will be with our loved ones again . Sincerely, Gwen Williams
Ercilia Tallent
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Thank you Mr. R.L Herzfeld for all your loving devotion to this community. Your kind spirit and good works will be missed. May God bless your family. With respect and admiration, Ericlia Tallent
Don and Jennifer Martin
Monday, October 18, 2004
Bob was a dear, sweet, special person. It is a pleasure to have known him and to know his dear family. Bob's legacy lives on. Always will. You are all in our prayers. May God keep you now and always.
Janice Brown
Monday, October 18, 2004
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Goforth Stevenson
Monday, October 18, 2004
Dear Sandra and Family, Lisa, Robin and I were so shocked and saddened by Bob's death. He is and always will be a precious memory to all who knew him. We are praying for God's peace and love to be with you. Love, Karen Stevenson, Lisa Callahan, & Robin Barnes
Stan Elrod
Monday, October 18, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Herzfeld family during this difficult time. May our good Lord give you strength and comfort in the knowledge that Bob is in a better place. Know that you all have a multitude of friends and family that are praying for you.
Jill Hawkins
Monday, October 18, 2004
You will be in my prayers. Jill Hawkins
Julie Gunter
Monday, October 18, 2004
I just loved Bob. He has always been so good to me and my family!! He was a great Boss and Mentor!! He will be greatly missed, but we know we'll see him again some sweet day. He'll be up there singing with the choir of angels! With Love-Julie Gunter
Janis Creasey (Wisinger)
Monday, October 18, 2004
Dear Mrs. Herzfeld and family, I went to high school with Bob. He was a very nice fellow and well thought of in school . Always cheerful with a great big smile. You are in my prayers, May God Bless you. Janis Creasey
Patsy Thomasson
Monday, October 18, 2004
Mr. Ben called me last night to tell me of your loss. I am so sorry; my heart is heavy for your family. Losing anyone is always sad but to lose someone so young and vital makes it even more difficult to cope. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Patsy Thomasson
Ed & Shirley Welch
Monday, October 18, 2004
All of us at Alright Printing Company send our deepest sympathy and loving thoughts to all the family. We will all miss Bob's visits and his smiling face! He was truly a wonderful person. With deepest regards, Ed and Shirley Welch, Eric Welch, Gary Stiles and Don Welch
Christy Young
Sunday, October 17, 2004
I'm truly sorry for your loss. I've worked with Bob many years at Saline County and will miss him in the years to come. My prayers are with you, his family.
Bobby and Charlotte Jones
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bob has always been very compassionate with our family and was greatly respected.
Gwendolynne "Pud" Webb
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Bob's tragic death is a tremendous loss to our community.
Mr. Ben
Sunday, October 17, 2004
My sympathy to the whole family in their loss.
Rebecca Cobb Wilcox
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Sandra, I was saddened to read about your husband. You still hold such a special place in my heart as my most special 7th grade math teacher 1967-68. You will be in my prayers. Becky Cobb Wilcox
Renate Eubanks
Sunday, October 17, 2004
I also want to express my deepest sympathy. I work in the Saline County Assessor's office and it was always a pleasure when Mr. Herzfeld came in. He always had a friendly smile and kind word. As he will be very missed by his family he will also be missed by the people whose path he crossed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yvonne,Randy, Jr, Carla, Jeremy, Michelle Henry and Jim Crotty
Sunday, October 17, 2004
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Paul Green
Sunday, October 17, 2004
I was very saddened by the news of my friend, Bobby, having passed away. He was a friend to all that knew him. He will be missed by many in his family and friends. He was a caring and sharing person and I know he will continue his good deeds with our Heavenly Father.
John and Loyce Hern
Sunday, October 17, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Finne
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Shelly - I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.
John and Terry Guerra
Saturday, October 16, 2004
We are praying for you all. Love, The Guerra's
Mary Alice
Saturday, October 16, 2004
As I sit here, my face is drenched with tears as I have just finished watching the video of Daddy Bob. Wasn't he a great husband, daddy, "Big Bob" and Christian man! He will be missed. Sandra, Shelly, Susan, Robert and family...you are in my thoughts and prayers and I love you all. Mary Alice
Lynne Lawrence
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Bob was an outstanding member of our Insurance community and he will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
Ira & Shirley Slover
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Bob was an inspiration to us, and to all that he knew. We will forever miss him.
stewart&pam mccutcheon
Saturday, October 16, 2004
very sorry to hear about bob please let know if there is anything we can to help in this time of sorrow may god bless and keep you
Judy (Stovall) Nodzo
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Sandra, I was so very sorry to hear that Bob is gone. You are in my heart and in my prayers.
Cathy
Saturday, October 16, 2004
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, this was also a loss to us. Aphersis Dept. Cathy Martin (Red Cross) Brenda Mays (Red Cross) Lawanna Blakesley (Red Cross) Elice Howard (Red Cross) Kathlene Horton (Red Cross) Frances Smith (Red Cross) Jane Smith (Red Cross) Karen Scott (Redd Cross) Elaine Just (Red Cross)
Aimee Kindy
Saturday, October 16, 2004
I am so sorry to here that Bob is gone. He was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dawn Fincher
Saturday, October 16, 2004
May you find comfort in God in this time of need.
Charlene Vick & Angela Vick Hall
Saturday, October 16, 2004
We will always remember Bob as a very dear friend. He looked out for our best interests. When we think about Bob, we also remember his smile. Our prayers are with you.
Gene & Linda Bagwell
Friday, October 15, 2004
Sandra & family, We are shocked and so very sorry to hear about Bob. He was a very good person. He was so very helpful to both of us in a number of different ways. May the good Lord keep you wrapped in His arms and see you through this terribly sad time. Gene & Linda Bagwell