Lynn Keith Raske

Lynn Keith Raske, 66, passed away in his home Friday, January 27, 2017 surrounded by his friends Heather, Will, Reuben and Mark.
Keith was born in St. Louis, Michigan to Doris (Cole) Raske and Phillip Raske. He earned his M.Div. from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary and served as an Episcopal priest from his Ordination in 1982 until his retirement in 2002. For the past 11 years, he worked for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court for the State of Missouri.
Keith is survived by his father, sister Tina (Kevin) Leonard, daughter Solveigh (Chris) Keene, son Kristofer (Sarah) Raske, three grandchildren, and the mother of his children Sharon Raske.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2017 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 4714 Clifton Ave., St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorial donations may be made to the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) or to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.

18 Comments

  1. Sorin Nicu on February 2, 2017 at 6:08 am

    Solveigh,

    I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My heartfelt sorrow and condolences to you and your family.
    May God rest his soul.



  2. Karen Veit on February 2, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    I am saddened by this loss and wish to express my deepest sympathy to all of Keith’s family and friends who are grieving for him.



  3. Titus O Olajide on February 2, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    I worked a Cursillo weekend with Keith around 2000. I found him to be deeply committed to his faith. May his family and friends find peace in his memory and love.



  4. Rick Vinton on February 2, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    A former classmate and friend … rest in peace Keith …



  5. Lyn Ballard on February 2, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    Remembering Keith will love, admiration and tears in my eyes. What a fine man, what a fine priest and friend.



  6. Karen Freels Throgmorton on February 2, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Keith was a wonderful friend to have, gentle and full of insight. He painted a prayer for us for our wedding which hangs in our dining room. We remember him with fondness and gratitude.



  7. Dolores Dace on February 3, 2017 at 11:14 am

    I so enjoyed knowing and worshipping with Keith for many years. We worked several Cursillos together. I remember him teaching us dances and movement as prayers, singing, and laughing. His talks and sermons were so powerful and inciteful. After many years, I was happy to find him again on FB. I loved his pictures and appreciation of simple moments. Scoot, scoot, Keith. +



  8. Zahra Noor on February 3, 2017 at 11:42 am

    So many things I didn’t know about him, but this I knew the moment we met – a beautiful soul, constantly adding to all that is good with this world.
    My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones.



  9. Shirley Arndell on February 3, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    L.Keith Raske
    This beautiful soul crossed my path leaving treasured memories.
    Peace, my very dear friend

    My heartfelt condolences to all Keith’s friends and family



  10. JoAnn M Carter on February 3, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    Kip and Shari, My love, prayers, and thoughts are with you now. Take care of yourselves.
    JoAnn



  11. Norman Neeb,D.O. on February 3, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing, he was certainly one in my life.



  12. John Pielemeier on February 3, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    I am sorry to hear of Keiths passing. May our hearts be nourished by Keiths life as we miss him now. I am a Breema practioner from Iowa who took a Breema class once from Keith and found him to be a very dear and fun loving soul. I am happy to have briefly known but still remember him now 20 years later.

    Sincerely,

    John



  13. Rev. Robert B. Clarke on February 5, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    My prayers and deepest sorrow and gratitude go with Keith. He was dear friend and a soulful priest. My condolences for his family and friends. May he rest with the angels in light. Amen.



  14. Stephen Secaur on February 6, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Keith was a dear friend and seminary classmate. So sorry to hear of his death. May he rise in glory.



  15. Jack frazer on February 6, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    I remembered with great affection and, his story telling and his love of his Instrument. We will miss him greatly – May God with his Love & Grave bless his Soul



  16. Randy and Linda Keene on February 10, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    Solveigh, we are saddened to hear of your fathers passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences.



  17. renée I.A. mercuri on February 13, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    I am grateful to have bonded with Keith over my #heartspotting practice (finding hearts in everyday things and posting the photos of our findings) and our common spiritual ideas… his heart always glowed for me, even though we never met him person… i wish him well on his journey and will always have a place in my heart… i will continue my #heartspotting practice in memory of him… love, peace and metta / rev renée



  18. Bobbi Reese on February 14, 2017 at 11:32 am

    My heart grieves for the loss. My soul rejoices that this gentle man of God now plays with the angels.
    God speed my friend…????



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