Send a Condolence Gift Obituaries from page 61 Plant a Tree in Israel in Memory of a Loved One Love For Law And Judaism Ronelle Grier where he recently attended his 50-year reunion. He began his legal career as an Oakland County pros- arvin Shwedel was a devot- ecutor, which formed the basis for ed husband and father, a his work as a litigator and criminal skilled and trusted lawyer, defense lawyer. and a passionate devotee of Judaism He met his future wife, Dorie, at a and the State of Israel. Marvin, who Christmas party. He was immediately lived in Bloomfield Hills, passed away smitten and determined right then Nov. 11, 2014, at age 74. that this was the woman he would As a distinguished lawyer, he han- marry, which he did on July 4, 1968. dled sensitive matters for hundreds As related by Rabbi Syme, Dorie of clients, including many described Marvin as a friends and relatives, with "wonderful husband and respect, dignity and dis- a superior human being:' cretion. her best friend and big- "He was the person we gest fan. trusted with our most Together they relished intimate troubles ... our spending time with their biggest hurdles:' said Ari children, extended family, Shwedel, speaking at his friends and each other. father's funeral service. They enjoyed taking "Marvin loved people, and unforgettable family vaca- people loved him:' tions to Cape Cod, going Marvin Sh wedel As a family man, he to the theater, playing cherished his wife of 46 golf, taking dancing les- years, Dorie, and their sons, traveling to Europe, children, Merritt and Ari, supporting Israel, China and other destinations their dreams, encouraging their suc- and dining at their favorite Chinese cess and offering advice. restaurant. Marvin was known for his innate He enjoyed spending time with his kindness, humility, empathy and many friends, playing cards on Friday respect for others, as well as for his nights and participating in a Sunday "street smarts:' He was idealistic but golf game with a group of buddies never naive, earning the trust and dating back 60 years. He was an avid admiration of clients and colleagues. reader of history and nonfiction, Marvin had a pure love for Judaism and a loyal fan of U-M basketball, and spent every Saturday morning the Pistons and the Tigers. He was a at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in staunch advocate of Israel and sup- Southfield, where he was honored to ported AIPAC and other organiza- serve as gabbai, assisting in organiz- tions such as the U-M Law School, ing the service. He never worked on Cranbrook Schools, the Weizmann Saturdays, despite his hefty caseload. Institute of Science in Israel and He loved Jewish customs, rituals and Jewish Vocational Service (JVS). laws and took immense pleasure in Mr. Shwedel is survived by his studying Torah, attending a weekly beloved wife, Dorie; son, Ari Shwedel study group on Monday evenings. and daughter, Merritt Shwedel, both Temple Beth El's Rabbi Daniel of New York City; sister, Carol (Barry) Syme, a longtime friend who offici- Kline of Niskayuna, N.Y.; sister-in-law, ated the funeral, described Marvin as Betty Lowenthal of West Bloomfield; "a giant of ethics, honesty, loyalty and and many nieces and nephews. courage a man with "uncompromis- He was the loving son of the late ing principles, an empathetic heart, Thelma and the late Leo Shwedel and an unswerving moral compass and a the brother-in-law of the late Marion gift for listening:' (Alvin) Golman. Marvin Shwedel grew up in Detroit Interment was at Clover Hill Park with his parents, Thelma and Leo, Cemetery. Contributions may be and his younger sister, Carol, who made to Friends of the Israel Defense described him as a wonderful brother Forces, Michigan Chapter, P.O. Box who was her hero and protector. 999, Walled Lake, MI, 48390, (248) After graduating from Mumford 926-4110, www.ficlf. org ; or JVS, 29699 High School, where he was a mem- Southfield Road, Southfield, MI, ber of the basketball team, he earned 48076, (248) 559-5000, www.jvsdet. org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan, Chapel. Contributing Writer Irk JEWISH NATIONAL FUND Y ouv• Voice Ik hod 800.542.TREE(8733) • NF.ORG/PLANTNOW Yeshiva BETH YEHUDAH n-rin , rya na,w, During the coming week, the students of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah will study in memory of the following departed friends. In addition, Kaddish will he said during the daily minyan. 1 Kislev Nov. 23, 2014 Arthur Benjamin Harry Ehrenfreund Jacob Fish Milton Gedanke Glicka Grunbaum Ben Hochman Mollie (Weinstein) Hoffman Morris Kaplan Helen Kaufman Annie Lewis Esther Reich Evelyn Rosen Rae Seigle Max M Strom Brenda Vinton Karl Yagoda Feiga Yampolsky 2 Kislev Nov. 24, 2014 Betty Yetta Bennett Benny Derevny Freda Elstein Kenneth Fischer Sadie Gelfund Bertha Goldstein Ida Goldstein Benjamin David Krugel Milton Manheimer Rose Miller Josephine Roggin John E. Siegel Minnie Tilchin 5 Kislev Nov. 27, 2014 Alexander Diskin Meyer Freedman Meyer (Mike) Pomerantz Julius Ruda Max Stern Sol Wainer Louis Yaffe 3 Kislev Nov. 25, 2014 Avrohom Yitzchock Eisenstadt Stuart C Freedman Charles Goldschlag 6 Kislev Nov. 28, 2014 Jacob Joslove Eva Averbuch Dr. Bernard Duane Lynn Marjorie E Margolis-Pavorsky Jack Ben-joseph Shalom Ralph Joseph Feldman Fannie Freid Arthur Rottenberg Anne Shektman Sam B. Kreitman Harry M. Krugel Abraham Valitzkin Chaya Wallach Bernard Shulman Wolf Wallach Betty Steinman 7 Kislev Nov. 29, 2014 4 Kislev Nov. 26, 2014 Helen Biller Fannie Engel Nathan C. Manela Nathan Fridson Abraham Price Suzanne Friedmanmi,„ Shirley Janet Segerman Louis Hoberman Seymour T Smith Boruch Levine Marian Zuk Sarah Levine Isadore Marcus Florence Meites Max Wainer Send a tribute in memory of a loved one —Visit www.DetroitYeshiva.org/JNtributes. YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH • School for Boys • Beth Jacob School for Girls • Early Childhood Development Center Weiss Family Partners in Torah Program • Kollel Bais Yehudah • Bnos Bais Yehudah—Maalot Detroit 15751 West Lincoln Drive • Southfield, MI 48076 • 248-557-6750 • Fax 248-557-6838 • www.DetroitYeshiva.org The Yeshiva Beth Yehudah commemmorates the first Yahrzeit of ADOLPH ADLER iTro7x ni-mx rr", beloved brother of Mrs. Sara York 'irmv Yeshffla BETH YEHUDAH n-na• 11 , 3 nrv , M ❑ 62 Obituaries