Max J. Rotman Obituary (2007) - Overland Park, Kansas

Max J. Rotman, 91, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at his home. Graveside services will be 2:30pm Friday, December 7, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to a charity of one’s choice. Mr. Rotman was a self employed CPA and retired in 2002. He was a graduate of the University of Kansas, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Rotman was a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, member of B’nai B’rith, the City of Hope and was a past officer of the Mnookin-Brown American Legion Post. He was born in Kansas City, MO and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Rotman was a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army during WWII where he served in the European Theatre. Mr. Rotman was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Sophie Rotman, a brother, Frank Rotman and brother-in-law: Dr. Robert Tonkens. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Rotman, of the home; his children: Rick Yord, Grandview, MO; William and Rebecca Yord, Kansas City, MO; BelleAnne and Andrew Curry, St. Louis, MO; sister: Dorothy Tonkens, Leawood, KS; nephew: Dr. Ross Tonkens and his wife, Candace, Raleigh, NC; grandchildren: Jacob Friedman, Sophie Friedman, Kelsey Amara, Garrett Yord and Rachel McKinney.