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1949 - 2024
 John Fredrik "Jeff" Herholdt Jr., 75, of Sissonville, WV, passed away July 13, 2024 in Paramount Senior Living. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. He was born February 21, 1949 in Dover, Delaware, a son of the late John Fredrik Herholdt Sr. and Mary Elisabeth Satterfield Herholdt. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Michael D. Herholdt. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Pinney Herholdt; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amy Buffington and Zachary of Lancaster, SC, Kelsey Foster and Jesse of Huntington; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Eric L. Herholdt and Anne of Newark, DE, Thomas S. Herholdt and Martha Timlin of Milford, DE, Elaine Herholdt of Milford, DE and Lea Anne Pinney of Charleston; two grandchildren, Rosalyn and Jocelyn Buffington, along with several nieces and nephews. Jeff was the former Director of WV Division of Energy, and an alumni of West Virginia University and Davis and Elkins College. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Carl Smith
Saturday July 20, 2024 at
12:47 PM
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I am truly sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing.It is hard to believe that Jeff and I have been friends for almost fifty years. I will always remember that some of us used to joke that if we were having a bad day we could call Jeff and by the time he would tell us all of his problems we would decide that we were not having such a bad day. I am sorry I will not be able to attend his service today but Jeanie and I would to offer are condolences to you all.
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Ronald Pearson
Rongpearson@gmail.com
Saturday July 20, 2024 at
10:40 AM
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In 1974 as WV and the Nation struggled to work thru a major energy crises I hired Jeff to compile important information needed to upgrade State Energy Policy because Jeff showed the interest and intellect needed. His honest and thoughtful input on important Energy issues to State Leaders over the years since has been a Pleasure to observe.
A record of remarkable public service that has aided State Leaders take action to protect State and National interests! Ron Pearson
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Ralph Goolsby
Friday July 19, 2024 at
9:52 AM
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Jeff was a friend and a colleague. We worked together for a number of years. I always enjoyed our conversations whether it be about policy or world happenings My heart is heavy for Nancy and the girls. I have fond memories of hearing Jeff talk about you guys. My prayers are for peace and comfort for the family.
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Debi Conrad
Thursday July 18, 2024 at
2:54 PM
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Jeff had such a dry wit that when I first went to work for him, I was not sure if I could work with him. However, after getting to know him, he was a genuinely nice person and cared about others deeply. Sincere condolences to Nancy and family.
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Bill Willis
Wednesday July 17, 2024 at
12:30 PM
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Jeff was a friend and mentor who will deeply missed. His personality and intellect were incredible and made working with him always an adventure. The most important thing in his life was Nancy and the girls. You have my deepest sympathies
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Moses Zegeer
Tuesday July 16, 2024 at
10:32 PM
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Jeff's passing leaves me with a heavy heart. My prayers are for Nancy and the family. He was my first boss whom I met in 1981 when he interviewed me for a position in WV government. When Jeff was always humble, he was quietly brilliant. He was a resource for information. I am a better person for having known Jeff. God bless him!
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Steve Utt
Tuesday July 16, 2024 at
2:55 PM
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I have many fond memories of our friendship in Morgantown and later in Charleston. The annual Christmas Herholdt update brightened many holidays.
Jeff’s wit and sense of humor will be missed.
My deepest sympathies to Nancy and the family.
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Don Thomson
udbhcz@aol.com
Tuesday July 16, 2024 at
1:24 PM
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I met Jeff in early September 1967 on our first day of college at D&E in Elkins. We were roommates for our Sophomore through Senior years and ate dinner at the same table at our fraternity house every night. He was one of the most popular members because of his sense of humor and his friendly demeanor.
More importantly however, he was the voice of reason and a peacemaker during those let’s say very interesting years.
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