Jacob “Jake” Ryan Abbott, 20, of St. Louis County, passed away at home in his sleep on
Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was born June 7, 2000, in St. Louis County, the loving son of
Kelly Abbott (nee Akins) of St. Louis County and Scott Abbott of Centennial, Colorado. Aside
from his parents, he is survived by his brother, Christian Abbott (19); his maternal grandparents,
Sue Akins of St. Louis County and Rich Akins of Edwardsville, IL; his paternal grandmother,
Debbie Ruggeri of Waterloo, IL; and both maternal great-grandmothers, Dorothy Akins of
Omaha, NE and Mary Jane Kauffman of St. Louis County, MO. Jake is also survived by his
loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, including Scott Akins (Cori) and their children Patrick,
Sydney, Jonathan, and Maryn; Brian Akins “Uncle B”; and Wendy Vander Tuig (Marc) and their
children Hannah, Grace, Thomas, and Katherine.
He attended Our Lady of Providence elementary school and Truman Middle School before
graduating from Lindbergh High School in 2018. While at Lindbergh, he was a beloved
member of the Lindbergh Hockey Club. He was honored to receive the CB51 Scholarship,
which described Jake perfectly: “A leader on the ice or in a crowd. Marches to his own beat
and fearless of what others think.” After high school, Jake attended Southeast Missouri State
University. He received the Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award and was named to the
President’s List for achieving a 4.0 grade point average. Jake was a proud member of Sigma
Phi Epsilon Fraternity where he served in several leadership roles. He was the New Member
Class 2018 Sound Mind Advisor, helping to ensure his fraternity brothers maintained grades, in
2019-2020 he served as the Chaplain on the Executive Board, and in Fall 2020 he was a
Judicial Board Member of the Interfraternity Council at SEMO.
Jake had a special love for dogs, particularly his dog, Lou, and had a passion for hockey and
the St. Louis Blues. He loved his family deeply, especially his brother, Christian, and his mom,
who was the perfect mother for him. Jake not only loved his family, but he truly loved his
friends and would have done anything for those he loved. He always had our backs.
Jake will be sorely missed by his many close friends and our family, who will have to wait until
the hereafter to see him again. Although Jake’s time on this Earth was short, he will live forever
in our hearts and minds!
Stand tall and smile, Jake, and save us a spot in heaven next to you!!
The visitation will be Sunday, October 18 from 3-7 at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Road,
St. Louis, MO 63123.
The funeral will be Monday, October 19, 10 am, at Our Lady of Providence, 8866 Pardee Road,
St. Louis, MO 63123 followed immediately by the burial at St. Paul Churchyard, 7600 Rock Hill
Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in Jake’s memory to Lindbergh Hockey
Club, 11018 Kingsmere Court, St. Louis MO, 63126.
For those who are unable to attend the funeral, it will be live-streamed through the “Live
Stream Mass” link on the homepage at olpstl.org
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jacob Abbot. He was an outstanding young man. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jacob Abbot. He was an outstanding young man. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Will be keeping all of your family in our prayers.
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Will be keeping all of your family in our prayers.
Only because I am trying to keep social distancing, I won’t be at the visitation or funeral, but know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I have great memories of watching many sport events of the boys through the years where I got to enjoy Jake, Josh and all the boys enjoy their playing together and then to know you Kelly as the dedicated Mom you are being at the games too.
I see that Jakes birthday is the same as my husband Jim so each year on that date as I think of Jim, I will be thinking of Jake too and remembering his cute smile and fun personality.
Love and prayers,
Sally Schwartze
Only because I am trying to keep social distancing, I won’t be at the visitation or funeral, but know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I have great memories of watching many sport events of the boys through the years where I got to enjoy Jake, Josh and all the boys enjoy their playing together and then to know you Kelly as the dedicated Mom you are being at the games too.
I see that Jakes birthday is the same as my husband Jim so each year on that date as I think of Jim, I will be thinking of Jake too and remembering his cute smile and fun personality.
Love and prayers,
Sally Schwartze
My beautiful grandson I have loved you from the minute I saw your sweet face. I am now holding you in my heart. Bless you sweet child. You were such a winner. I will never forget you. ❤️
My beautiful grandson I have loved you from the minute I saw your sweet face. I am now holding you in my heart. Bless you sweet child. You were such a winner. I will never forget you. ❤️
My sincere condolences to Jake”s family, especially my friend, Debbie. May God grant comfort and peace through happy memories
My sincere condolences to Jake”s family, especially my friend, Debbie. May God grant comfort and peace through happy memories
Jake was the grandson all grandfathers would love to have in their life! He was simply a wonderful human being in every respect. I enjoyed the many times we were together and am thankful for those times. Although he was taken from us before his time, he will always occupy a special place in my heart and my head! See you again in heaven, Jake and save a place for me!!
Jake was the grandson all grandfathers would love to have in their life! He was simply a wonderful human being in every respect. I enjoyed the many times we were together and am thankful for those times. Although he was taken from us before his time, he will always occupy a special place in my heart and my head! See you again in heaven, Jake and save a place for me!!
Love you forever, Jake. I’ll never forget you or your impact.
Love you forever, Jake. I’ll never forget you or your impact.
Sending prayers, sympathy and condolences to Jake’s family. May he rest in eternity. May God strengthen and comfort his family and all who knew him. Remember all the precious memories you shared with him. God bless you all…
Sending prayers, sympathy and condolences to Jake’s family. May he rest in eternity. May God strengthen and comfort his family and all who knew him. Remember all the precious memories you shared with him. God bless you all…
My deepest sympathy and prayers for God’s grace to hold you at this time.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for God’s grace to hold you at this time.
May God grant you peace and calmness. I am so sorry for a too soon loss. I know Jake was very loved by you all.
May God grant you peace and calmness. I am so sorry for a too soon loss. I know Jake was very loved by you all.
Kelly, Christian and your entire family,
Steve and I are sad that Jake has left you. It leaves a hole in our wide family circle and in our hearts. We wish you peace and strength and offer our prayers, our love and our thoughts. Jake was a solid, fun, good looking and loveable young man. May he rest in peace.
Kelly, Christian and your entire family,
Steve and I are sad that Jake has left you. It leaves a hole in our wide family circle and in our hearts. We wish you peace and strength and offer our prayers, our love and our thoughts. Jake was a solid, fun, good looking and loveable young man. May he rest in peace.
We were so very sorry to learn of Jake’s passing. Unfortunately we did not know Jake well but have known the Sewell and Mick family well for so many years. Jake had a very loving family and was so loved by all from reading his obituary. We send our prayers to you Kelly and Christian and all the Kauffman family. May all your loving memories bring you peace. Our sincerest sympathy, The Kauffman Family-Bill, Kathy, Christy, Brad, Teresa, Emma and Sam
We were so very sorry to learn of Jake’s passing. Unfortunately we did not know Jake well but have known the Sewell and Mick family well for so many years. Jake had a very loving family and was so loved by all from reading his obituary. We send our prayers to you Kelly and Christian and all the Kauffman family. May all your loving memories bring you peace. Our sincerest sympathy, The Kauffman Family-Bill, Kathy, Christy, Brad, Teresa, Emma and Sam
You will always hold a special place in my heart, Jake Abbott. Thank you for letting me be apart of your life and for letting me be there through everything during our first two years of college. My heart is so heavy this week, and I urge anyone to please reach out to me if they need anything. Sending so much love and lots of prayers for Jake’s family and other friends.
You will always hold a special place in my heart, Jake Abbott. Thank you for letting me be apart of your life and for letting me be there through everything during our first two years of college. My heart is so heavy this week, and I urge anyone to please reach out to me if they need anything. Sending so much love and lots of prayers for Jake’s family and other friends.
Jake, you were such a great person to be around with. I went to school with you at Our Lady Of Providence for the second and third grade and you were so funny and we were also on the same basketball team for that school too! Still can’t believe that you are gone man. Will never forget you dude, fly high!
Jake, you were such a great person to be around with. I went to school with you at Our Lady Of Providence for the second and third grade and you were so funny and we were also on the same basketball team for that school too! Still can’t believe that you are gone man. Will never forget you dude, fly high!
Kelly, Christian,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in this sorrowful time. Jake was such a great kid!! Loved that smile that and the energy and humor he brought to everything he did. Feel fortunate have been with him for those 2 basketball seasons in grade school He was always clowning on Coach Altobella and making me laugh. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Kelly, Christian,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in this sorrowful time. Jake was such a great kid!! Loved that smile that and the energy and humor he brought to everything he did. Feel fortunate have been with him for those 2 basketball seasons in grade school He was always clowning on Coach Altobella and making me laugh. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Kelly and family,
So sorry to learn of Jake’s passing. Sending love and prayers to all the family.
Kelly and family,
So sorry to learn of Jake’s passing. Sending love and prayers to all the family.
Scott,
I wish I could say or do something that might lessen your pain. My heart aches for you and your family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Jake. But, from your words, I know how precious to you he was and will be always. I know that you were proud of his academic and athletic accomplishments, but cherished his spirit and compassion even more. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Scott,
I wish I could say or do something that might lessen your pain. My heart aches for you and your family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Jake. But, from your words, I know how precious to you he was and will be always. I know that you were proud of his academic and athletic accomplishments, but cherished his spirit and compassion even more. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for being such an impact in my life at SEMO. Love you and miss you forever my friend
Thank you for being such an impact in my life at SEMO. Love you and miss you forever my friend
Howard and I were sorry to hear of Jake`s passing. Howard got to meet Jake when he was a young boy playing his tuba. Howard invited him to join him on stage with his tuba and played together in concert with the “Deutschmeister Band” in Hillsboro, Mo. Till we meet again in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Howard and Alene Schuette
Howard and I were sorry to hear of Jake`s passing. Howard got to meet Jake when he was a young boy playing his tuba. Howard invited him to join him on stage with his tuba and played together in concert with the “Deutschmeister Band” in Hillsboro, Mo. Till we meet again in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Howard and Alene Schuette
My deepest condolences to Jake’s friends and family. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to Jake’s friends and family. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
Kelly and Christian,
So deeply sorry for your loss. Jake was such a wonderful kid, I remember all the fun times coaching him in basketball at OLP in 2nd grade with coach Conboy and coach Altobella, and all the times Jake came over to our house to hang out with Nick. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our constant prayers and sympathy.
Kelly and Christian,
So deeply sorry for your loss. Jake was such a wonderful kid, I remember all the fun times coaching him in basketball at OLP in 2nd grade with coach Conboy and coach Altobella, and all the times Jake came over to our house to hang out with Nick. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our constant prayers and sympathy.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pam and Peter Mahoney
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pam and Peter Mahoney