Marvin Edward Dworkin

The passing of Marvin Edward Dworkin of Cincinnati, Ohio; June 26, 2024 at Serene Suites was at his will, with the help of Hospice Cincinnati and his wife Patricia Dworkin. Marvin died (June 26,2024), just short of his 86th birthday, (July 6). He was born in Columbus, Ohio. Spent his childhood in London, Ohio with his parents Max and Laura Dworkin, and siblings, Sophie Dworkin Brill (deceased), Leon Dworkin (deceased), Barbara Dworkin Skolnik (deceased), and Marlene Dworkin Schwartz. After attending college at Ohio Northern University, where he graduated with honors, he furthered his studies at Xavier U. for his Masters Degree. Marvin taught History and Social Studies at Kettering H.S., Dayton, Ohio for 31 years. He used to say, "I taught history, now I am history!". With his wife, Alice Dubin Dworkin they raised two girls Marla Dworkin Kemelhar and Rachel Dworkin Boughton. He was always close to his Jewish roots and community. Marvin loved to pursue competitive sports. He was a member of the Dayton Huffy Bicycle Team and the Miami Valley Hunt Club. He enjoyed golfing at the Dayton courses and joined the Dayton Ski Club where he fell in love with Colorado. When Marv and Patricia Samuels met, he was ready to become a "Professional Retiree". At age 68, he was ready to play full time! Pat and. Marv moved to their "Camelot"; Durango, Colorado. They built a beautiful home. He loved entertaining family and friends. He became a valued member of International Rotarians and a Paul Harris Fellow. Together Marv and Pat contributed to the growth of the local Har Shalom Temple and the Jewish community. After 18 years in Durango, Marv moved to Denver, Colorado to help Pat's daughter and grandson. In Denver he was beginning to notice more health challenges. After the death of Pat's daughter, Davida, the couple finally chose to live in Cincinnati to be close to Bill and Stacey Bie, Pat's children. The last four years have been spent fighting the many changes of Parkinson Disease, but he fought PD with the same energies he used for his education and his sports. We know he loved us all very much. Marvin Dworkin always tried to be a loyal husband, a caring father, and an upstanding citizen. He is preceded in death by his wife,Alice; his brother Leon and his sisters Sophie and Barbara. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children Marla and Matt Kemelhar, and Rachel and Tim Boughton; his grandchildren Jordon and Evan Kemelhar and Sophia Boughton. His stepchildren Stacey and Bill Bie, Stephen and Joanne Samuels and grandchildren; Mitchel and Reed Bie and Ethan Walton. Marvin Dworkin will be laid to rest at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue Columbus, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm. The family will then return to Cincinnati for the Shiva at the home of Stacey and Bill Bie; 7723 Remington Road, 6:00-9:00pm with Minyan beginning at 7:00pm, and Tuesday afternoon 12:00-5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Hospice of Cincinnati or Parkinson Foundation in memory of Marvin Edward Dworkin.

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Marvin Edward Dworkin

July 6, 1938 - June 26, 2024