HARVEY R. LEAVITT
Harvey R. Leavitt died peacefully at home on July 8th, his 85th birthday. He was born to Edward and Pearl Leavitt in St. Paul, MN, on July 8th, 1934. The family moved to Ft. Dodge in 1939 and he graduated from Ft. Dodge High in 1952. He and his brother, Gary Leavitt, took over the family auto parts business. In 1964, Harvey moved to Omaha and in 1968 began his illustrious 35-year career as English professor at UNO. Known for his quick wit and skillful way with words, he was a beloved educator and a champion for social justice.
Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carol (Beaulieu), twin sisters Charlotte Spilka and Eileen Marsh, sister-in-law Laura (Stein) Leavitt.
Survived by wife Debra Keil-Leavitt, brother Gary Leavitt, son David Leavitt and wife Terri, daughter Robin Kammerer and husband Andy Kammerer, grandson Drew Leavitt and wife Gabi and granddaughter Claudia Kammerer.
A memorial will be held Wednesday, August 7th at 1 pm (he was not a morning person) at the Thompson Alumni Center 6705 Dodge St, Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the University of Nebraska Foundation, 2285 South 67th Street, Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68106 and marked for “Harvey and Carol Leavitt Fund”.