Marvin Dorfman Obituary (1923 - 2011)

Marvin Dorfman, Leawood, KS, died peacefully November 23, 2011. Graveside services will be at 11:00am Friday, November 25, at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Animal Haven, 3800 W. 67th St., Merriam, KS 66208 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Marvin was born August 18, 1923 in Kansas City, MO, the youngest of five children. He attended Central High School and the University of Missouri, before enlisting to serve in the 11th Armored Group in World War II, from 1942 until 1945. Marvin founded American Pipe & Supply Company in 1958, and served as CEO until he retired in 1991. Marvin loved golf and fishing, and was a friend to all animals, especially dogs. Marvin will be especially missed by his beloved dog, Casey. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Samuel Dorfman and sisters, Lee Chick, Bertha Nussbaum, Alice Dubin, and brother, Allan Dorfman. Marvin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy; daughter, Debbie (Jay Lubin), Overland Park, KS; son, Jeff (Beth Dorfman), Leawood, KS; son, Scott (Laurie Dorfman), Houston, TX; and grandchildren: Allison, Doug, Lori, John, Katie, Amy, Peter, Erin, Ben, Claire and Charles; and great-grandchildren: Sophie, Emma, Eli, Maya and Teddy.