Marvin Paul Richmond

September 27, 1913 - December 18, 2009

Marvin P. Richmond, 96, of Kansas City, MO, passed on Friday, December 18, 2009 due to complications from renal failure at Garden Terrace – Overland Park. Funeral services will be at the grave site at Rose Hill Cemetery on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to Mayo Clinic’s 2009 Alzheimer’s Drive. Mr. Richmond was a member of the Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, the American Bar Association, the Missouri Valley Tennis Association, and the United States Tennis Association. He was born in Kansas City, and graduated from Westport High School, and went on to earn a BS in Economics, a LLB in Law, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Harvard University. He was an officer in the US Army-Air Force in World War II. He established his private law office in Kansas City in 1946 which operated until 2002. Finally, he served as President of the Missouri Valley Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association. Mr. Richmond was preceded in death by his wife Helen for 62 years, and his granddaughter, Cassandra Champagne. He is survived by his son: Brett Richmond, Tempe, AZ; daughter and son-in-law: Pam and Frank Champagne, Ferndale, WA; granddaughter: Sheri Richmond; grandson: Grek Richmond; and nephew: Allan Jacoby, and niece: Marilyn Boxer. He was a demanding father, analytical and always challenging, always playing to win, and believed the sky’s the limit! He excelled in sports, especially tennis and basketball as a guard. He was a recognized expert in tax and corporate law worldwide.