Rae Kootman

Rae was born in St. Louis on May 25, 1933, the oldest of Joe and Rose Ziglin’s four children. Throughout her life, Rae created a welcoming house for her family and friends. Jewish holidays were celebrated with her special recipes, her swimming pool was full of grandchildren in the summer and evenings were spent enjoying a variety of games. She was a learner and listener, an artist and afghan knitter, and had the ability to make everyone feel like they were the most important person in her life.

Caring wife of Jack Kootman for 73 years; Mother and mother-in-law of Gale (Richard) Lourie, Susan (Brett) Williams, Steven Preston Kootman (Ron Bray) and Scott Kootman (James Wagner); Grandmother of Michael (Simcha) Lourie, Jason Williams, Matthew (Robin) Lourie, Stephanie (Michael) McFadden, Adam (Kate) Lourie, Lindsay (Colton) Boehm, Justin (Dana) Williams, Brittney Diebling, Amanda Lasater, Joshua (Danielle) Kootman and Benjamin Kootman. A great-grandmother to 25 with more on the way. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Graveside service Tuesday December 24, 10 a.m. at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Rd. 63017.

Shiva will be from 12 to 4 p.m. at 23 W Whitebridge Ln, 63141, with a service at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to Evelyn’s House at www.foundationbarnesjewish.org/Give-Hospice.