On Monday, March 4, 2024, Louis F. Glaser, loving husband, father and grandfather peacefully passed away at the age of 91.
Lou is the beloved husband of the late Lee Glaser; adored father of Amy Weinstein (Andrew) and Robin Glaser Roy (Kelly); loving Paw Paw to Hadley, Jack and Goldie; dear brother of the late Patricia Silversmith (Ralph) and the late JoAnn Steinbaum (Harlan); special uncle of Liz Weinstein (David), the late Michael Steinbaum (Deb Dubin), Richard Steinbaum (Lecie), Lynn Klein (Jim), Gary Silversmith (Perri), Don Silversmith (Debbie), Fred Hughes III (Noel) and Mark Hughes (Courtney); cherished son of the late Morris and Edith Glaser; and loving son-in-law of the late Marshall and Helen Hughes.
Born and raised in Clayton Missouri, Lou became an Eagle Scout and a celebrated left half back of the Clayton High School football team. There, he made lifelong friends and was also known for his playful antics and mischief. Lou went on to Rollins College where he joined the rowing team and Sigma Nu fraternity. He graduated from Washington University and then valiantly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, (Corporal). During his service in Laguna, CA, Lou was among a chosen few to witness the early testing of the Hydrogen bomb. It was during his military service that Lou discovered his lifelong love of painting. After his discharge from the military, Lou worked in the mailroom at MGM studios in California, but eventually returned to St. Louis to work in his family’s business. There, he and his two brothers-in-law grew Medicare Glaser Drugstores and Pharmacies into a successful chain, with stores spanning from the mid-west to the east coast.
Lou’s passion for travel and skiing led him to Aspen, Colorado where he met the love of his life, his “California girl” Lee. They married in the summer of 1967 in St. Louis where they raised their two daughters, while enjoying the magic of summers in Colorado.
Lou was active in and served on many philanthropic endeavors, including the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, City of Hope, St. Louis Benefit Polo, St. Louis Zoo, Therapeutic Horsemanship, The Veiled Prophet Organization, and Children’s Hospital.
A late bloomer to the Equine community, Lou began his love of riding and Polo in his 50’s. Santana, Riley, Cletus, and Pogo, were his faithful ponies. In addition to riding, Lou kept up his beloved platform tennis games with his buddies, Friday night tennis and dinner at the club with Lee and their group, and loyally followed Cardinal baseball. He loved the simple pleasures of making a fire, enjoying cocktail hour with Lee and his dog, Cook, and watching the deer in his backyard while holding Lee’s hand. He was most proud of his daughters, and was always in the front row to cheer them on. Lou was especially enamored with his three grandchildren, who each gave him such delight. He was the best Paw Paw.
Lou will be forever remembered for his generous nature and never-ending compassion for family and friends, love of nature and animals, precise hilarious observations, and the sparkle in his eyes as he gave a heartfelt, (and very long) toast in front of a roaring fire holding a scotch and soda.
The family would like to express great thanks to Tye Johnson, Lou’s loving caregiver and friend for the last year. Words cannot express what a blessing Tye has been to our family.
Services: Funeral service to celebrate and honor Lou’s wonderful life will be held on Sunday, March 10, 1:00pm, at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Blvd. Visitation 12:30 pm until the service. Interment at United Hebrew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome to CHAMP Assistance Dogs. Please visit CHAMPDOGS.ORG. Please specify donations are in memory of Louis F. Glaser. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE
