Leo Levie

Levie, Leo Age 91, of Edina, MN. Preceded in death by loving wife of 64 years, Margie; parents, Benjamin & Gertrude Levie; siblings, Rose, Al, and Ethel Levie. Survived by sons, Stephen (Barbara) Levie, Monroe Levie, Joel Levie (Patty Kakac); daughter, Barbara Levie; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; special niece, Ethelyn (Howard) Cohen; brother-in-law, Ben Brodsky; life long friend, Mannie Katz ; and many other dear family and friends. Leo gave unqualified and constant support to his family. He was a contributor to many humanitarian, environmental and progressive causes. Leo was V.P. and co-owner of Ellen Kaye Laboratories. With his brother, Al, they created Final Net, the first non-aerosol hair spray. In comfort, Leo spent the last three years always appreciating the love and attention of his family. The family would like to thank the many professional caregivers who attended to Leo, especially the dedicated staff of The Wellstead of Rogers, North Memorial Hospice Care and Senior Abilities Unlimited. Funeral service FRIDAY (TODAY) 11 AM, UNITED HEBREW BROTHERHOOD CEMETERY CHAPEL, 70 1/2 at Thomas Ave. So. Richfield. SHIVA, Sat. 7 PM Temple Israel, 2324 Emerson Ave. So. Minneapolis. Memorials are preferred to the Margie & Leo Levie Care- givers Support Fund c/o Jewish Family and Children's Services or the Margie & Leo Levie Nurses Scholarship Fund at Sholom Home West. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234 www.hodroffepstein.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.