HOWARD L. LEVINE

Howard L. Levine, 80, passed away April 8th, 2015 at Menorah Medical Center. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery, Sunday April 12, at 11:15 am. Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions to Children’s Mercy Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Howard’s passion was family. His wife, children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren always came first. Howard had a personality larger than life and he never met a stranger. He always participated in the family’s life. “Bapa” could always be found at his grandchildren’s sporting events and other activities. Howard was always the gentleman and taught his children and grandchildren manners and respect.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Viola Levine; his first wife: Roberta Levine; his brother: Alvin Levine; his in-laws: William and Dorothy Rudnick.

Howard is survived by his wife: Maria Elvia Levine; his children: Cary Rieger & former husband Pete Rieger, Joseph and Darcie Levine, Steven Levine, Andrea and Dave Gronek, Casey and Audriana Wilhm; grandchildren; Kyle, Jami, Evan, Kailey, Hilary, Erica, Alexa, Ava, Aslan, Alejandra, Bianca; great –grandson: Greyson; sister: Martha Kaplan.