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OBITUARY
Dr. Herbert Kaplan, "Herbie," passed away on July 22, 2019, at the age of 85 surrounded by loved ones. He is preceded by his wife, the love of his life, Ellen Olander Kaplan.
He was a native of Philadelphia born to Harry and Sylvia. Herbie served our nation during the Korean War in the United States Army. He later attended Ohio State School of Dentistry and continued to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University... see moreDr. Herbert Kaplan, "Herbie," passed away on July 22, 2019, at the age of 85 surrounded by loved ones. He is preceded by his wife, the love of his life, Ellen Olander Kaplan.
He was a native of Philadelphia born to Harry and Sylvia. Herbie served our nation during the Korean War in the United States Army. He later attended Ohio State School of Dentistry and continued to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in orthodontics. Herbie practiced orthodontics in the Richmond area until his retirement and served as a part-time faculty member in the VCU/MCV Department of Orthodontics for over 25 years. He retired to San Francisco where he enjoyed the low humidity and “no bugs”. There he remained involved in the music community and volunteered for the merchant marines servicing the SS Jeremiah.
His life’s work, hobbies, and past times were all centered around one thing… putting a smile on your face. Whether it was perfecting your bite, cracking a joke, or playing his horn; Herbie wanted nothing more than to bring a smile to your face.
He lives on in his sons; Josh (Marcy), Andy (Crystal) and Vladimir (Natasha); four grandsons; Alex, Justin, Igor, and Nikita. In addition, his extended loved ones include his sisters Evelyn Lampert (Marty Cohen) and Charlotte Kaplan; nieces and nephews (Anne, Lisa, Steve and Ellen); and many great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Also dear to Herbie were his musician friends, retired dentists, veteran friends and an extended network of family and friends.
A Celebration of Herbie’s life will be held August 31st at The Hippodrome Theater located at 526 N 2nd St Richmond, Virginia from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Jazz Society at https://www.vajazz.org/support-rjs/.
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