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Arnold Birnbaum Obituary

Arnold L. Birnbaum Arnold Birnbaum, 85 passed away Tuesday night October 8 th . Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 PM at Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO, and burial at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge cemetery, Independence, Missouri. Arnold was born August 28 th , 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri to Louis and Celia (Katz) Birnbaum. He was a lifelong area resident. Arnold was a member of Congregation Ohev Sholom. He graduated from Paseo High School and attended the University of Missouri. He was a hairdresser for 56 years. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Rhonda Farber and his sister Marcia Peskin. He is survived by his wife Mary, brother Marvin, sons Aaron (wife Greta), Jason (partner Leah) and Matthew (wife Darylanne) as well as his seven grandchildren: Emily, Benjamin, Rachel, Jacob, Sophia, Haley and Claire. Arnold was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to Congregation Ohev Sholom or the charity of your choice. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.louismemorialchapel.com (Arrangements entrusted to The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Oct. 11, 2019.

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October 5, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 24, 2019

I was so very sorry to hear that Arnie passed away and want to send sympathy to Mary and all the family for your loss.
We shared many good times together in our younger years and at Katz family events.
Allen joins me with our thoughts and sympathy to all the family and to Marvin and his family as well.
Thinking of you all,
Marlene Glasser Laner

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