Kent A. Rawizza, born July 19, 1947, spent 78 wonderful years on this Earth until his passing on August 26, 2025. Son of Robert and Alma Rawizza; brother of Alan Rawizza; beloved husband for 35 years of Linda K. Rawizza (née Schubert); loving father of Jeffrey and Erica Rawizza, and Jessica Smith; grandfather of Jillian and Madelyn Smith; friend and beloved by many.
Kent was a drummer in his youth, playing in Gaslight Square, and a pole vaulter at Southwest High School. After graduating from St. Louis University, he joined the 12th Army Special Forces. Later he was a commercial bank loan officer at Mercantile and Eagle Banks until he retired at age 71 to enjoy his family, golf, fishing, and motorcycling. He prioritized caring for his family, providing for his children’s education, and ensuring a happy and enjoyable life for all. He will be dearly missed but his legacy will live on as his family remembers the love, knowledge, habits, and care he shared with them. We know he will be watching over his family from heaven beside his parents.
A wake-style (business casual) memorial service will be held at the home of Tom Hammelman, a lifelong friend of Kent. Attendees are welcome to drop in as available from 1-5 p.m. CST on Sunday September 21 at 16 Kennerly Manor Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63128.
I am so sorry to hear of Kents passing. He was a very good friend and work partner with my wife Joan for many years at several Banks. I will be stopping by on the 21st to pay my respects.
Best Regards, George Pallme
I am so sorry to hear of his passing, I was a cousin to Kent, and sorry again to hear.
On August I fell on the steps leaving the apartment at the lake landing on the concrete, so due to my falling it was impossible to attend the funeral.
I had to have my back drilled and some type of cement the area to put in to hold the L1 together.
Again I am sorry.
Kent and are cousins, I am deeply sorry to hear of his passing..
I was not aware of his passing otherwise I most certainly have attended his funeral. My apologies to the family. Kent and I were close as kids. Within the last 5 plus years we reconnected and spent time together. RIP
Remembering many fond memories with a dear friend…
Had reconnections of the heart to a man whose personality was as big as the sky…
We were both very saddened upon just hearing of Kent’s passing as we offer our most sincere condolences to his family members at this time. I met Kent way back in 1960 when his family lived by my family in St. Louis Hills on Finkman Street. We had just recently moved into the neighborhood from our home up in North St. Louis. Kent was probably my first friend that I made that summer, and we immediately became close friends. My dad had bought me a go-cart that year, so Kent decided he wanted a go-cart too, so he was going to build his own go-cart. He really did an amazing job! We spent that summer racing our go-carts all over the place in the school yard across the street from his house and on the parking lot at Bishop DuBourg Highschool. Later we both went to Southwest Highschool and shortly after high school I was drafted into the Army and unfortunately far too many years have passed since I had last seen him. I feel blessed to have been able to call Kent my dear friend for he was always an absolute gentleman and such a terrific fellow.