Calman Levich

Calman Levich, Ph.D., Commander, USN (ret), 93, of Pentwater, MI, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He spent 26 years in the U.S. Navy. He enlisted during World War II and served as a medic with the Marines on several Pacific island invasions. After the war he was stationed in the Philippines, and then spent the rest of his military career at the former Bethesda Naval Medical Center. During that time he earned his Ph.D., and was involved in radiation research. After his retirement from the Navy in 1967 Dr. Levich taught physics at Central Michigan University before moving to South Orange, New Jersey, to become Chairman of the Physics Department at Seton Hall University. After two years in New Jersey, Dr. Levich decided he wanted to move his family back to Michigan and he returned to Central Michigan University, becoming Chairman of the Physics Department, a position he held until his retirement in 1983. After retiring from academics, Dr. Levich continued his love of education by tutoring students in math and science. Calmans other passion was Judaism. He led many religious services at Temple Benjamin in Mount Pleasant, taught religious school and tutored many students as they prepared for their Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies. He is survived by his daughters, Judy Levich of Pentwater and Mimi Levich of Falls Church, VA; and his second wife Lynn Reitsma Levich of Scottville. Calman was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Edith Levich; first wife, Eva Levich; daughter, Rebecca Levich; and son, David Levich. A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 29, at Riverside Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant with Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations be made in Calman's memory to your favorite charity. Envelopes will be available at the funeral cemetery or at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.