Harold Levitt

Harold Levitt, 89, of Prairie Village, passed away Feb. 26, surrounded by his wife and family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 2, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to a charity of your choice.

Harold owned Levitt’s Superette from 1946 to 1952. He was president of U.S. Toy Co. from 1952 to 1962. He founded United Bakers Supply Company in 1962. He retired in 1994. He attended Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg, Mo.

He was an Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster of Troop 40. He was a member of Heroine Masonic Lodge, The Scottish Rite and the Ararat Shrine; a member of Meadowbrook Country Club, B’nai B’rith, Friends of the Zoo, Friends of Art and Triad Fraternity. He was a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah and its Brotherhood.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years ,Betty Levitt; three daughters, Susan Dolginoff, Alexa and Michael Berman of Overland Park, and Lynda and Edward Caviar of Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Stephen Dolginoff, Lori Dolginoff, and Jason and Kafui Berman, all of New York City, Adam Berman of Kansas City, Mo., Bradford and Heather Caviar, and Joel Levitt Caviar of Scottsdale; and four great-grandchildren, Payton, Jordyn, Jacob and Jaiden.

Online guestbook at www.louismemorialchapel.com.

Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, (816) 361-5211.

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