Victor
Victor Murrell Oppleman
d. May 25, 2016
Victor Murrell Oppleman, age 88, of Lynchburg, passed surrounded by family on May 25, 2016. He was born in Lynchburg on April 18, 1928, to the late Joseph Oppleman and the late Ida Schewel Oppleman.
In 1945, after he graduated high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and served in China during the Second World War. Following his honorable discharge from the USMC, Victor attended the University of Virginia. After college, he worked for several companies in New York City before founding his own fashion import business, The Murrell Corporation, where he met his future wife, Isolde Burkhardt. In 1971 he returned to his home town, from where he continued traveling for business to New York and to cities in Europe and Asia. He sold this business in 1977, and his next entrepreneurial endeavor was developing and operating the former Lynchburg Hilton, now the The Kirkley Hotel, which he operated until 2007.
Victor was a member of both Oakwood and Boonsboro Country Clubs, where he enjoyed playing tennis for many years. He also was a member of the Jefferson Society of the University of Virginia.
In addition to Isolde, his wife of 49 years, Victor is survived by his daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Oppleman; his son, Victor Joseph Oppleman and wife, Sasha; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Agudath Shalom, 2055 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or the charitable organization you prefer. The family would like to thank the staff of Lynchburg General MICU for their care and compassion.
As a member of Temple Agudath Shalom, a graveside service was held at Beth Joseph Agudath Shalom Cemetery last Friday, May 27, 2016, with Rabbi John Nimon officiating.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
In 1945, after he graduated high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and served in China during the Second World War. Following his honorable discharge from the USMC, Victor attended the University of Virginia. After college, he worked for several companies in New York City before founding his own fashion import business, The Murrell Corporation, where he met his future wife, Isolde Burkhardt. In 1971 he returned to his home town, from where he continued traveling for business to New York and to cities in Europe and Asia. He sold this business in 1977, and his next entrepreneurial endeavor was developing and operating the former Lynchburg Hilton, now the The Kirkley Hotel, which he operated until 2007.
Victor was a member of both Oakwood and Boonsboro Country Clubs, where he enjoyed playing tennis for many years. He also was a member of the Jefferson Society of the University of Virginia.
In addition to Isolde, his wife of 49 years, Victor is survived by his daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Oppleman; his son, Victor Joseph Oppleman and wife, Sasha; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Agudath Shalom, 2055 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or the charitable organization you prefer. The family would like to thank the staff of Lynchburg General MICU for their care and compassion.
As a member of Temple Agudath Shalom, a graveside service was held at Beth Joseph Agudath Shalom Cemetery last Friday, May 27, 2016, with Rabbi John Nimon officiating.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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