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Marvyn Yavitz Obituary

Yavitz, Marvyn "Marv"

July 2, 2025

Beloved husband of the late Beverly June Yavitz, happily for 67 years. Dear father of Edward (Karen Farnsworth) Yavitz, Terri (Michele Huff) Tobey and Randy (Maria) Yavitz. Cherished grandfather of Adam Yavitz and Noah (Hyeminh Choi) Yavitz and Laurel Benoit and Heather (Curt) Fritts. Loving great-grandfather of Theodore and Eleanor Choi-Yavitz, Lily and Hurley Benoit, and Harper and Coen Fritts. Beloved brother of the late Jordan Yavitz and the late Audrey Yavitz. Dear son of the late Al and Lillian Yavitz. Our cherished uncle and friend.

Marvyn was a Native St. Louisan, well respected insurance agent and friend. He worked for the US Army Air Transport Command during WWII and played golf well into his 103rd year.

Private family services were held. Contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, Jewish Federation or to the charity of your choice. A RINDSKOPF-ROTH SERVICE

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jul. 8 to Jul. 13, 2025.

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