Marvin Haskel Saks

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Marvin Haskel Saks Veteran

Birth
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Death
22 Jul 2007 (aged 87)
Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Burial
University City, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
Plot
Sec K Row 14 Grave 8
Memorial ID
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Marvin's last name was legally changed to Saks in 1946 from Sakowsky.

Marvin was a decorated Jewish American War Veteran.

Marvin served in the Army during World War II. He was a tank commander during the German campaign against Hitler and was wounded, earning him a Purple Heart. His unit was one of many who liberated some of the concentration camps. He left the service as a 2nd Lieutenant. Post World War II, Marvin was a businessman in a number of fields and owned an Econo-Car rental franchise in Clayton, MO. He was a Mason. Before his passing, Marvin was on dialisis for over 6 years.

Marvin never said an unkind word about anyone. He was a perfect gentleman.

Buried: B'nai Amoona Cemetery, 930 North and South Road, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-725-2033

Great Grandparents:
Abraham Poticha
Miriam Poticha

Grandparents:
David Schneider
Naomi Schneider

Parents:
Ada Schneider Sakowsky
Sam Sakowsky

Sister:
Marilyn Sakowsky Donin (1929-2009)

Children:
Ronald Saks
Gary Saks
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Marvin's last name was legally changed to Saks in 1946 from Sakowsky.

Marvin was a decorated Jewish American War Veteran.

Marvin served in the Army during World War II. He was a tank commander during the German campaign against Hitler and was wounded, earning him a Purple Heart. His unit was one of many who liberated some of the concentration camps. He left the service as a 2nd Lieutenant. Post World War II, Marvin was a businessman in a number of fields and owned an Econo-Car rental franchise in Clayton, MO. He was a Mason. Before his passing, Marvin was on dialisis for over 6 years.

Marvin never said an unkind word about anyone. He was a perfect gentleman.

Buried: B'nai Amoona Cemetery, 930 North and South Road, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-725-2033

Great Grandparents:
Abraham Poticha
Miriam Poticha

Grandparents:
David Schneider
Naomi Schneider

Parents:
Ada Schneider Sakowsky
Sam Sakowsky

Sister:
Marilyn Sakowsky Donin (1929-2009)

Children:
Ronald Saks
Gary Saks
____________________

Scroll down to the bottom of the photos on the right and access the link that will reveal other photos.