Libby Kusman, September 20, 2024
Beloved wife of the late Martin Kusman; dear mother and mother-in-law of William Kusman (Michelle) and Michelle Karabas (Bill). She was a proud grandmother of Michael Trager-Kusman (Erin), Andrew Trager-Kusman (Helene), Brett Trager, Dr. Rachel Karabas (Clint), Alec Kusman (Michelle), Amy Karabas, and Isabelle Kusman; loving great-grandmother of Asher, Hawk, Harper and Graham. Raised in Clayton, Missouri Libby was the dear daughter of the late Irwin and Rosalie Solar; dear sister of the late Barbara Gershon (late Stanley); dear sister-in-law of Stanley Kusmin (late Arlene) and Vicky Kaufman (late Stanley); dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Libby attended Clayton High School and had fond memories of her friends and sister growing up. When she was 18, Libby spent time with her friends at the USO where she met her husband and love of her life, Marty, who was in the Air Force and from New York. Libby thought that he was especially handsome. The two were married when he came back from Korea and were together for over fifty years. Three years after they were married Libby and Marty started their family having their first born, William and five years later Michelle was born. As a family, they enjoyed summers at the Lake of the Ozarks and holiday trips to Miami. She enjoyed and valued spending time together as a family.
Libby had many hobbies and always kept busy. Family and friends would describe her as independent, strong, fun-loving, smart, and kind. Her hobbies included going to the J to swim, playing mahjong with friends, reading, tennis, and racquet ball. She loved being social and was self motivated. She was most proud of her children and grandchildren’s accomplishments.
Graveside service Tuesday, September 24 at 11:30 AM at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road. Memorial contributions in Libby’s memory are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association, 11433 Olde Cabin Road, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63141. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE
