Donald William Levy, age 82, of Gary (Miller) passed away September 29, 2012. Donald was a graduate ofEmersonHigh School, and received his Master’s from theUniversityofChicago. He served on the Alumni Board of Lake Forest College and was a self-employed entrepreneur. He was the former owner of the Backyard Health Club inMerrillville, a veteran of the U. S. Army, and a member of Congregation Beth Israel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anne Levy.
He is survived by his sister, Rebecca, his nephew Jeffrey, great nephew Michael and great nieces Kaitlin, Bailey and Madison.
Funeral service Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th Street, Hobart with Rabbi Ben Kramer officiating. Friends may visit with Donald’s family at Burns Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Interment atTempleBeth El Cemetery,Portage. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Michael and Rebecca Levy Education Fund through Congregation Beth Israel.
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