OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY

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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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