Igor Anatolyevich Levin, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Feb. 11, 2026.
Born on June 25, 1939, in Moscow, Russia, Igor was the cherished son of Anatoly Yakovlevich Levin and Lidiya Nikolaevna Levina. He was also the descendant of a long line of rabbis, a testament to his family's deep-rooted faith and commitment.
Igor will be fondly remembered as an outstanding scientist, professor and inventor. He was the founder of a breakthrough discovery that saw widespread industrial applications. His brilliance and dedication to his craft resulted in 190 international patents in 32 countries worldwide, earning him a nomination for the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize.
Since 1941, Anatoly, his father, was the chief designer of the IL-2 aircraft. During that time, more than 36,000 Russian attack aircrafts were produced using his design while fighting World War II against Nazi Germany.
Igor continued this dynasty in aircraft engineering by designing the weather flight safety for all passenger aircrafts produced in Russia for over 50 years. These designs invented by Igor are still used in today’s aircrafts.
As a survivor of the Holocaust, Igor's life was a testament to resilience, fortitude and the indomitable spirit of human survival.
In 1998, Igor and his beloved wife, Lubov, relocated to the United States, making their home in Lenexa, Kansas. Their marriage of 40 years was a beautiful partnership marked by mutual respect, shared dreams and enduring love. Igor is survived by his wife, Lubov, and their son, Pavel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatoly and Lidiya Levin.
A graveside service was held on Feb. 19 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Family Services.
Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
