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Shale Rifkin Obituary

Rifkin, Dr. Shale M. December 10, 2010. Beloved husband of Molly Ostrow Rifkin; dear father of Dr. Robert (Rose) Rifkin, Kathy (William) Kottwitz and Wendy (Ben) April; loving grandfather of Rachel and Abe Rifkin, Tracy, Katy and Kenny Kottwitz, Sarah and Laura April; dear son of the late Abe and Kate Rifkin; beloved son-in-law of the late Harry and Tillie Ostrow; beloved brother of Audrey (the late David) Ludwig and the late Violet (the late Joe) Steinback and Selma (Dr. Lawrence) Kotner; dear brotherin-law of the late Al Ostrow; our dear uncle, cousin and friend. Services: Funeral service Sunday, December 12, 1:30 p.m. at B'nai El Congregation, 11411 N. Forty Dr. Visitation for Dr. Rifkin 1 p.m. at the Temple. Interment private. Contributions in his memory may be made to B'nai El Congregation. A RINDSKOPF-ROTH SERVICE

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 11, 2010.

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Patti (Gordon) Kunstadt

December 24, 2010

I grew up and was friends with Kathy at Old Bonhomme School. I remember wanting very badly to get my ears pierced before I turned a teen and my Mom was not in favor of it. She finally agreed but only if Dr.Rifkin did it. I remember him being so kind, soft spoken and just such a nice man. Kathy, I am so sorry you lost your wonderful Dad to Parkinson's. My Dad...same age, 88 is suffering also, from this horrible disease. My thoughts are with all of the Rifkin family at this very difficult time.

December 11, 2010

Dear Bob, Rose, Rachel, and Abe,

Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy on your loss. We hope your memories will help you all through this sad time.

Bruce, Melinda, Matt, Ben & Brian Friedman, Chesterfield, MO

December 11, 2010

Condolences on the death of Shale Rifkin, who took full advantage of his U.City upbringing and education to make good and do good in his healing profession. Wallace G. Klein, Naperville, IL, formerly University City,MO.

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