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Marvin Kaplan Obituary
1928 - 2018
Marvin S. Kaplan, Professor Emeritus Kent State University, College of Education, was born in Brooklyn NY. He was a graduate of City College of New York. After serving in the US Army he earned his Ph.D at Michigan State University where he met his wife of 60 years, Helga. He died on May 8, 2018 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents Abraham and Frances Kaplan and his sister Claire Kellman. He is survived by his wife, Helga Kaplan; daughters, Heidi (Michael) Levey and Lisa (Gideon) Shaanan; grandchildren, Brian (Rachel) Levey, Benjamin Levey, Deena Levey, Leah (Elshaday) Belay and Maya Shaanan; great grandchildren, Judah and Caleb Levey. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, May 10 at Wexner Heritage House, 1151 College Ave. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn – Temple Israel section. Shiva will be observed at the home of Heidi and Michael Levey, on Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to progressive social action organization of your choice. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com
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Robert Morton, Ed.S.
July 19, 2020
Dr. Kaplan accepted me into Kent State University's school psychology program in the 1970s, a time when I was age 25 and quite uncertain about my life. He offered me much guidance in goal-setting and in finding happiness. I retired after 35 years as a practicing school psychologist, adjunct professor in education (BGSU), and as a successful author of three novels. Now, at age 73, I'm enjoying my retirement and am still writing novels. The support and encouragement Dr. Kaplan gave to me, 48 years ago, helped me immensely to become who I am today. RIP, my friend.
Paul Lavik
May 10, 2018
Marvin was class guy and will be missed. He helped get me into the School Psychology program at Kent State University, which helped this Vietnam veteran get a career and life. It's sad to see good people leave us behind, there are not enough of them!
Samuel Solomon
May 9, 2018
My sincere sympathy to Helga and the entire Kaplan Family. I am so saddened by the loss of my favorite dinner Companion of the last two years.
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