Steven Harvey Orenstein

Steven Harvey Orenstein obituary, Kansas City, MO

Steven Harvey Orenstein

Steven Orenstein Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Louis Memorial Chapel - Kansas City on Dec. 29, 2023.

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Steven Harvey Orenstein, 82, of Leawood, Kansas died on Monday, December 25, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, December 29th at Mount Carmel Cemetery, located at 5529 Ditzler Avenue in Raytown, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be sent in Steven's honor to Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City (jfskc.org).
Steven was born on November 12, 1941 to the late Max and Bernice Orenstein in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Henry W. Grady High School and earned a business degree from Emory University. He had a multifaceted career, including being an owner of O&B Shoes, Inc. in Atlanta and an insurance representative. Steven was a member of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah in Overland Park for many years.
Steven was selfless, resilient, and loyal. He was most proud of being a loving father. In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Gail Orenstein Kahn (Jerry) and his in-laws, Irving and Lillian Baker. He is survived by his former wife, Nancy Levinson (Robert), daughter, Erica LaFata (Jason), granddaughter, Bella, and sister-in-law, Marilyn Pace.
His family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Butler Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Butler, Missouri for providing compassionate care to Steven.

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