RE Log Spring 2019

SPRING 2019 Ransom Everglades LOG 57 In Loving Memory Herta Deichmann Holly , 81, of Miami Shores, Fla., died Feb. 4, 2019. Herta was born on May 5, 1937, in Wilmington, Del. The daughter of William Bernhard Deichmann and Hedy Gruebler Deichmann, Herta grew up on a family farm in Selkirk/ South Bethlehem, N.Y. Herta received her secondary education at The Albany Academy for Girls in Albany, N.Y. When her father was hired to work as a professor at the University of Miami, Herta and her parents moved to Coconut Grove. Herta’s father was a Founder of the International Society of Toxicology and served as Head of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Miami Medical School. Herta earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami in 1958 and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate in 1961. As one of the first women to graduate from UM Law School, Herta was a pioneer and trailblazer for women. Herta married the love of her life, John Hayes Holly, Jr. M.D., on Sept. 10, 1960, in Miami and the newlyweds established their home in Miami Shores. A young medical school graduate, John started his ophthalmol- ogy practice just blocks from their home. They raised three boys who were the light of their lives: Jack ’84 , Bill ’86 and Eddie. Passionate about education and eager to be involved, Herta actively volunteered for many years at Ransom Everglades School, serving as President of the RE Parents’ Association and ex- officio member of the Board of Trustees. She went on to work at The Cushman School for 31 years. A proud resident of Miami Shores for over 50 years, Herta wanted to make a tangible difference in her community and became involved in politics. In 2003, Herta was elected to serve on the Miami Shores village council for a four-year term. In 2007, Herta was elected mayor of Miami Shores. She continued to serve on the village council and was again elected mayor in 2013. The Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce awarded the 2001 Citizen of the Year to Herta. Herta was predeceased by her husband, John Hayes Holly, Jr. She is survived by her three sons: John “Jack” Holly of Miami Shores; William Holly and his wife, Allison, of Coral Gables and their three boys, Hayes ’21, Anders ’24 and Jay Holly; and Edward Holly and his wife Holly Holly of Key Largo and their four children, Katie Marie, Johnny, Eddie and Billy Lee. Marie Romfh Keith ’72 passed away peacefully on Dec. 14 at age 63 at her childhood home after a hard-fought battle against a recurrence of breast cancer. She was born to Emily and Jules Romfh of Miami, Fla., on Dec. 26, 1954. A graduate of Boston College, she was a leader in the feminist movement early on. She was an on-air investigative reporter for 20 years, known as Marie Ryan, at 11 Alive of Atlanta and WECT/ WLRN of Wilmington. Marie won six Emmys for her courageous efforts in investigative journalism. She loved rid- ing horses on her farm, swimming in Biscayne Bay, and attending her church on Brickell Ave. in Miami. She was sup- ported by her beloved daughters, her siblings, her boyfriend Carlos Garcia, and friends. Marie was a passionate person and always stood up for what she believed in and the people she loved. She leaves behind her two daughters, Caroline and Madison, her mother Emily Romfh, three sisters, Nancy (Romfh) Schlichting ’81 , Karen (Romfh) Nunes ’83 and Julie Romfh ’86 , one brother, Jay M. Romfh, Jr. ’71 , and her dog, Ellie. Funeral services were held on Dec. 18, 2018, at First Miami Presbyterian Church. Sean Killian ’70 passed away in Jan. 2019. Find more information in the fall 2019 RE Log . William (Bill) Randol ’60 (Nov. 1, 1942 - Oct. 22, 2018) passed away at home surrounded by his wife, two daughters, and niece after a short battle with lung cancer. His parents, William Randol Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Randol, as well as his eldest sister Peggy Behrens predeceased him. A Miami native, Bill grew up on the water, waterskiing the Mahi Waterway and sailing Biscayne Bay. The Orange Bowl and Miami Hurricanes were a love of his, which he passed on to his daughters and grand- children. His wife Brenda and daughters Meg and Annie will forever be grateful for the time spent together sailing in the Exumas, going to Section Q of the OB to cheer on the ’Canes, and taking countless “booze cruises” with family and friends along the Mahi Waterway and later in the waterways off the South Fork of the St. Lucie River in their new hometown of Palm City, where they moved four years ago. During his illness and since his passing, so many of those who knew him have expressed what a kind, intelligent and compassionate man he was. And in the end, that’s what those of us who loved him will remember him for. Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years Brenda, his sister Elizabeth Marcus, his eldest daughter Meg Enos, youngest daughter Annie Morehead, sons-in-law Greg Enos and David Morehead, and grandchildren Cameron and Lanie Enos, Abi, Will, Hal, Emma and Ainsley Morehead, as well as several nieces and nephews. Sean Killian ’70 photographed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders ’70