David J. Lofgren

Col. David J. Lofgren (Ret.) passed away December 6, 2025 at the age of 84.

David was born in Wichita, Kansas. His family moved to Maryland and settled in Mayo in 1954. David earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Maryland. He served on active duty in the US Army during Vietnam and the Cold War eras. He graduated from the U.S. Army War College. Among other honors, David was awarded the Legion of Merit.

David married Joanne, an Army nurse, at the post chapel in Fort Ord, CA in 1967. The family lived in many places throughout the world as David pursued his military career.

After 26 years in the Army, David and Joanne moved to the Roanoke Valley, and David worked at Valley Metro . He was an active and loved member in the Star City Corvette Club, and was a volunteer for the Corvette Museum as a High Performance Driving Experience instructor. Most of all David ,or Col Dave as all his track buddies knew him, enjoyed driving his Corvettes over the years on his favorite track Virginia International Raceway.

David is remembered as a kind, smart person with a sweet smile, a dictionary on all things Corvettes, and a decorated Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne A. Lofgren, who was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. He was also preceded by his siblings Merriam Brown and Richard Lofgren. He is survived by his loving children Christine J. Lofgren and Paul David Lofgren, his brother Darald G. Lofgren and wife Sarah, plus cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Peters Creek Road Chapel. (540)366-0707.