OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY
60 | MARCH 7 • 2024
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MARVIN L.
STARMAN, MD,
87, of Ann Arbor,
died Feb. 22, 2024.
He is sur-
vived by his
adoring family: wife, Lynne
Starman; children, Lori and
Doug Weissman, Wendy and
Larry Papier, Jeff and Helen
Starman; and grandchildren,
Alec and Sloane Weissman,
Sarah Starman, Jacob Starman,
Carli Starman, Evan Papier
and Max Papier. He is also
survived by his mother-in-law,
Justine Wexner; sister, Sheila
Sloan; brother-in-law and sis-
ter-in-law, Richard and Beth
Wexner; nephews and nieces,
Drs. Andrew and Jill Sloan,
Matthew and Kelly Sloan,
Adam and Ashley Wexner, and
Nicki and Lee Eisenstein, and
many other beloved family
members and friends.
Dr. Starman had a distin-
guished career in the field of
mental health for 60 years,
serving as a psychiatrist, psy-
choanalyst, training analyst and
associate professor. He was an
active member of the Michigan
Psychoanalytic Institute,
Society and Foundation for
approximately 57 years, hav-
ing served as a training and
supervising analyst, chair of
the Institute’s Faculty Selection
Committee for 10 years, and
as an advisor, supervisor and
instructor at the Institute. He
also was an active Foundation
Board member and fundraiser
for many years.
Dr. Starman began his pro-
fessional journey as a Captain
in the Medical Corps of the
U.S. Army, serving as chief
of the Psychiatry Service at
Madigan General Hospital. He
received an army commen-
dation medal for exemplary
service in this capacity and was
very proud to have served his
country.
Another highlight of his
early career was his election
and service as president of
the Oakland County Medical
Society. Throughout his career,
Dr. Starman was recognized
for having unyielding passion
for his work and dedication to
helping patients.
His commitment to fam-
ily and friends was equally
noteworthy; Marv prioritized
relationships, giving each loved
one undivided attention, a
shoulder to lean on, words of
wisdom and boundless com-
passion. He was also known for
his sense of humor that lifted
spirits and filled rooms with
laughter.
In addition to passion for
his profession, Marv loved
University of Michigan and
Detroit sports, food, the arts,
theater, opera, travel and, most
of all, spending time with
family and friends. He was a
special, caring man who left a
mark on everyone he met and
will be dearly missed.
Interment was at Adat
Shalom Memorial Park.
Contributions may be directed
to Michigan Psychoanalytic
Foundation, 32841 Middlebelt
Road #411, Farmington Hills,
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