Robert J. Levy

Robert J. Levy, age 93, of Aventura, Florida, long-time resident of Minneapolis, accomplished legal scholar, decorated war veteran, and adored husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on August 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Bob was a revered law professor at the University of Minnesota Law School for over 40 years. Holding numerous chairs and honors, he taught thousands of students who went on to illustrious legal careers. Beginning his career in antitrust, he eventually became an internationally acclaimed scholar in family law, authoring the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act which was adopted in nearly every state. He gave prominent lectures all over the world, and regularly trained judges on reforms in criminal sentencing. He cared deeply about the Minneapolis Jewish community and served on various boards and committees including serving as President of the Minneapolis Jewish Family and Children's Service. Loving husband to his cherished wife, Bobbie, his partner for over 63 years, he passed on the day that would have been their 65th wedding anniversary. Preceded in death by his sister, Norma L. Shapiro, Bob is survived by children, Valerie (Chuck) Rennert, Jonathan (Beth Virnig) Levy, Joshua (Nicole) Levy; grandchildren, Jenna Rennert (Aubrey Levy), Emily Rennert Wein (Simon Wein), Jacob Levy (Jacqueline Brown), Zachary Levy, Alexandra Levy, Vanessa Levy; great grandchildren, Milo and Rafi Levy, and many nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral service 11:00 AM, MONDAY, August 19, 2024, at ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION, 10500 Hillside Lane W., Minnetonka. Service also live streamed at adathjeshurun.org/livestream. SHIVA: Monday August 19th 5:30 pm and Tuesday August 20th at 7:00 pm at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Memorials preferred to Minneapolis Jewish Family and Children's Services, https://jfcsmpls.org/.