Name: Visitation for MARVIN ELLIS RAINEY
Start: 2016-12-10T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-12-10T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory

Marvin Ellis Rainey passed away December 3, 2016. He was born Oct. 29, 1933, the son of Olen Henton Rainey and Valeda Valentine Ellis. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Elisabeth, married on Valentine's Day, 1960, and his brother, Charles. He is survived by his son, Ellis and wife Amy (Soetaert), his son, Mark and wife Carey (Wagoner), and his daughter, Anne and husband Brent (Clancy). He was blessed with 13 wonderful grandchildren. Marvin was raised on a farm homestead outside Albany, Mo., and graduated from the original Shawnee Mission High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Political Science and a Law degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. In 1959 he was licensed to practice law in the Kansas state and federal courts, in 1983 the Tenth Circuit United States Court of Appeals, and in 1993, the United States Supreme Court. Marvin was appointed by Governor George Docking as Johnson County Election Commissioner in 1958. He was elected as the second Mayor of Overland Park in 1963, and re-elected in 1965. While Mayor he served as President of the Council of Mayors of Northeast Johnson County. He later served as President of the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce in 1970. His civic activities included the Johnson County Jaycees, service as Vice President of the Johnson County Sports Authority, and President of the Johnson County Community College Foundation. He served as the City Attorney of Shawnee, Kan., following his appointment in 1974. He was the very proud recipient of the 2012 International Municipal Lawyer Association Mulligan Distinguished Public Service Award. His family welcomes thoughts and prayers at visitation from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kan., followed by a moment of prayer. His memory will forever be carried forward in our hearts and thoughts every day. Condolences may be expressed at www.AmosFamily.com The Amos Family Funeral Home, Crematory, Chapels. 913-631-5566 amosfamily.com

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Published by Kansas City Star from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2016.

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December 7, 2016

I was in the same class as Marvin at Corinth School and then Shawnee MIssion High School. I always had great admiration for him. I live out of town now so won't be able to attend the visitation but send all of his family my slincere condolences. Betty Hauck Goolsbee

George Ann (Rainey) & Larry Seymour

December 7, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

Phil and Cindy Scheinost

December 7, 2016

We also were saddened to learn of Marvin's passing.
Marvin was our neighbor and friend and we enjoyed his company and many stories.
He was quite the talker and clearly had an amazing life.
Our condolences to his family.

Paula McAllister

December 6, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Marvin. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ellis, Amy and the Rainey family!

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