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SAN DIEGO (Press Release)— Attorney Richard H. Levin, 93, died October 11 in San Diego, to which he had retired following a successful legal career in Chicago and distinction as the founder of the American Jewish Committee's chapter in that city.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego CA 92121.
Elected to AJC's national board of governors, Levin was the first recipient of the committee's Learned Hand Award. Upon coming to San Diego, he became involved as a board member of the San Diego AJC chapter.
Levin, born and raised in Chicago, enrolled at the University of Chicago at the age of 15, receiving his B.A. and J.D. from the University he loved and served throughout his life. Widely respected for his wisdom and breadth of knowledge, Levin went on to a career as a senior partner at d’Ancona, Pflaum, Wyatt & Riskind. Colleagues said his enthusiasm, skills and mentoring of younger attorneys garnered him loyalty and appreciation from his colleagues and clients.
Levin read extensively about history and applied his learning to current events. He was a keen analyst and eloquent voice for
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human relations. He was a longstanding member of The
Standard Club, for which he served as a Director and Secretary. He was a founding member of the Birchwood Club where he continued his love of tennis. Levin was predeceased by his wife, Billie Goode Levin; his brother, Robert E. Levin; and by his eldest son, Roger P. Levin.
In 1973 Dick married Bernys S. Nierman Levin. Upon retirement, Dick and Bernys moved to San Diego, where they enjoyed boating as members of Southwestern Yacht Club, entertaining their many friends, and traveling extensively. Dick was never without a book or magazine, and enjoyed vigorous discussions on a variety of topics.
Dick is survived by his wife, Bernys; Daughter, Kathryn Levin Hadden; Daughter-in-law, Anne Malloy Levin; Son, James R. Levin; Stepsons, Paul A. Nierman (Deborah G. Horwitz) and James S. Nierman (Mary Fallon Nierman); 6 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
The family suggested donations to the American Jewish Committee.
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