Obituary of Mervyn Levin

MERV LEVIN, age 92. Died peacefully in his sleep September 26, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Previously resident of St. Louis Park, MN and Delray Beach, FL. Preceded in death by his beloved wife for over 62 years Doris Levin, daughter Marcy Orfield, sister Berniece Kaufman, and parents Nathan & Lena Levin. Survived by children Nancy Golden (Marshall), Ross Levin (Bridget), Michael Paul Levin (Stacey); grandchildren Nate Berkus (Jeremiah Brent), Jesse & Marni Golden, Laura Orfield-Skrivseth (Jayson), Mimi & Vera Levin, Geordy, Ryan, Spencer & Lukas Levin; great-grandchildren Alphonzo & Savon Williams and Milla Skrivseth. A veteran of WWII, he served with the US Army Air Force, Bomb Squadron. Shot down over Holland, he was captured and survived as a POW in Germany until freed by the Allies. In business, he was always honest with his customers and loyal to his employer for over 30 years. He will forever be remembered for his quick sense of humor, no-nonsense advice, impeccable fashion sense, and generosity and dedication to his family. He was a true hero to all who knew him. Funeral services to be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. 11:45 AM Friday, October 3. Donations in Mervyn's memory may be made to the Jewish Children and Family Services of Minneapolis, Dr. Ian M. Swatez Family Fund, www.jfcsmpls.org, or to Nathan Adelson Hospice, www.nah.org.