Sam L. Raskin Obituary (2008) - Kansas City, Missouri

Sam L. Raskin, 100, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Thursday, October 16, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to The General Fund of Holy Angels School, 10450 Ellerbee Rd., Shreveport, LA 71106, Phoenix Rotary #100, 501 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Mr. Raskin was born to Hyman and Alice Raskin in Sioux City, IA. He moved to Wichita, KS as a young man. After his service in the U.S. Army during World War II he owned and operated a retail jewelry business in Wichita. He sold the business in the mid-1960’s and retired. Mr. Raskin and his wife of 63 years, Ruth, moved to San Diego, CA. They traveled all over the world. He took a very active role with his family and he especially loved attending family reunions. He was known to all as “Uncle Sammy.” Mr. Raskin and his wife moved to the Kansas City area in 1998. Mr. Raskin was a current member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah and was a Shriner in Wichita for over 50 years. Mr. Raskin was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, 2003, grandson: Jay Stulz. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Robert and Marjorie Raskin, Phoenix, AZ; daughter: Janet Stulz, Leawood, KS; grandsons: Marc Stulz, Overland Park, KS, Joshua and his wife Stacy, Phoenix, AZ, Justin Raskin, Phoenix, AZ; four great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers, Joanie Jackson and Melissa Hitch, who he loved and they loved in return.