Joseph Sooter
Joseph L. Sooter, Jr.
March 9, 1958 – April 15, 2025
Joseph L. Sooter, Jr (father, brother, uncle, grandfather) passed away on April 15, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his son, Lee Sooter, daughter Marjorie (Clay) Brigance, sister Cindy Wolk, niece Paige Wolk, partner Heidi Israel and grandsons Jonah and Isaac.
Joe was born in Coalinga, CA on March 9, 1958. He graduated from Parkway West High School in 1976 and attended college at the University of Missouri-Columbia receiving his degree in Business in 1980. He later furthered his education at St. Louis University where he received his MBA. He was employed by numerous banks in Dallas, North Carolina and St. Louis for 40+ years in a variety of management capacities. Joe loved his banking career, making lifelong friends and strong business relationships throughout the years.
He was an avid fitness enthusiast, dedicated to daily workouts since high school. He inherited his father’s love of sports, following the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues every season. He was also a long-time reptile enthusiast, admiring snakes, turtles, frogs since he was a child. But what put a smile on his face like none other was spending time with family. His face transformed whenever he saw either of his grandsons.
Services: Visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 21 at Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, 15037 Clayton Road followed immediately by memorial service at 11:00 am.
If desired, contributions may be made to Blues for Kids, the charitable trust of the St. Louis Blues.
I love hearing that he loved reptiles and even more so, but not surprisingly, how much he loved his grandsons. They will carry on his memory. Sending all my love to Marjorie, Lee, and family.
Joe was my good friend. I spent many Friday nights enjoying a beer with him and David Bentziger. I will miss Joe dearly. Joe was such a good and sincere person.
I worked with Joe for 13 years and he was kind, thoughtful, respectful, curious and overall a very good person. He will certainly be missed
I’m very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We graduated from high school together at Parkway West. Joe was always a kind person, and I have fond memories of him from high school. My condolences to all his family.
How sad to lose someone with such integrity and zest for life. I’ve known Joe for many years via high school, MUMC connections and of course his banking career. Joe will be missed by many friends and family and I send my condolences to all who knew him. May fond memories of Joe bring a few smiles.
I was so sorry to hear this sad news. I went to high school with Joe and got to know him better through informal high school reunion gatherings.
My deepest sympathies to his family.