Eugene L. Novorr, 85, of Leawood, Kan., passed away on Friday, April 1.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 3, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family would like contributions to Village Shalom, 5500 W. 123rd St., Overland Park, KS 66209 or a charity of one’s choice.
Gene was born on Nov. 5, 1924, in Kansas City, Mo. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
Upon returning home, he joined his father and brother, Howard, in the family business, “Michael’s Fine Clothing,” and remained there until 2007.
Gene and Shirley were married Dec. 25, 1950. They were members of Congregation Beth Shalom, where Gene was a life member of the board. He was active in B’nai B’rith #184, Meadowbrook Country Club, Scottish Rite and Ararat Shrine. He was the former president of Crossroads Business District. He was involved throughout the community.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Dorothy Novorr; and his brother, Gerald Novorr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley, and children, Sherri (Steve) Newstead, St. Louis, Mo., Robin (Eddie) Stone, Dallas, Keith (Vicki) Novorr; was Poppa to grandchildren, Andrea and Todd Newstead, Michael and Josh Novorr, and Jamie (Adam) Lipp. He leaves behind his brother, Howard (Marge) Novorr; sister, Helen Margolis Cohen; sister-in-law, Pearl Novorr; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Grace and David Ernstein. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, and an abundance of longtime friends. Special thanks to the many devoted caregivers at Village Shalom.
To Gene, family was most important and he cherished the many wonderful times spent together. Gene, Daddy, Poppa will be greatly missed by all.
Online guestbook at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, (816) 361-5211.