Ralph Levine
Published October 21, 2013
Ralph Levine, died October 20, 2013 at age 83. He was a devoted husband of 60 years and leaves behind his wife, Ora Levine. He also leaves behind 3 children, Dr. Eric (Jo) Levine, Leonard (Tina) Levine and Lynn Levine (Daniel) Kleiman. He is remembered by his 5 grandchildren, Matthew Kleiman Elliott Kleiman, Jaclyn Levine, Michael Levine, and Adam Levine. Born in Brooklyn, he met his wife, Ora, on the Coney Island boardwalk and won her heart with his qualities of humility, dedication, and candor. Ralph worked as a Chemical Engineer in the petrochemical industry and this career relocated he and his family many times throughout their lives, eventually settling him here in St. Louis. He loved St. Louis and the Jewish community here and remained here once he retired. Well-known for his prowess in the petrochemical industry, having secured several patents for his developments, he was tracked down by an Italian company and spent time during his retirement in Milan, Italy working as a consultant. Rarely speaking of these accomplishments himself, Ralph leaves behind his dedication and humility for his friends and family to remember him by. Rindskopf-Roth