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Arthur Margulis Obituary
February 3, 1934 - May 23, 2025
Beloved husband of the late Joyce L. Margulis for 61 years; father and father-in-law of Arthur Jr. (Elaine), William (Marion), James, and Tom (Ashley) Margulis; grandfather of Sarah and Aaron Margulis, Abigail Tremml (Brian), William, Matthew, Eleanor, James, Charlie, Tommy and Kate Margulis; great-grandfather of Noah Tremml; son of the late Fantine and Alvin Margulis; brother of the late Jackie and the late Joel Margulis; brother-in-law of Judy DeWoskin (late Roger) and Donny Babchick (Debbie); uncle, cousin, and friend.
A graduate of University City High School and Washington University's undergraduate and law schools, Art served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army in an artillery unit upon graduation. He then worked as an FBI Special Agent, receiving three special commendations from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. He was a past president and member of the Former FBI Agents Society. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Joyce, they eventually returned to St. Louis where Art began his distinguished career as one of the area's preeminent criminal defense attorneys. He practiced law for over 50 years, taking on many high-profile federal and state criminal cases and earning numerous accolades along the way. Giving back to the community where he lived most of his life was also very important to him. He was a longtime board member and former president of The Backstoppers of St. Louis, an organization he was particularly passionate about.
Above everything else, Art most enjoyed time spent with family and friends, whether at the family farm and coaching little league baseball in his younger days, or on the golf course and fishing throughout his life. He was a voracious reader and history buff, full of knowledge and always eager to debate politics and sports (especially the Cardinals). His endearing sense of humor made him a joy to be around in any setting and always put people at ease.
Funeral service Wednesday, May 28th 1:00 PM at BERGER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 9430 Olive Blvd. No visitation prior to service. Private family interment. Memorial contributions preferred to The Backstoppers of St. Louis or the charity of your choice. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for Live Stream and more information.
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MARLENE FRANCES JONES
May 25, 2025
I REMEMBER ART WHEN HE DID LEGAL WORK FOR THE ORIGINAL GATESWORTH MANOR AND HE WAS ALWAYS A TRUE SCHOLAR AND A REAL GENTLEMAN.
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Bob Bauer
May 25, 2025
I have known Art for almost 50 years both professionally and personally. He was always, friendly, optimistic and a hard worker. He was a pleasure to know, and I am saddened to hear of his loss.
Susan Block
May 25, 2025
An all around great man: lawyer,
husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend. May his memory be a blessing.
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