Becky Rothman Obituary: Legendary “Queen of Carpe” Dἰed at Age 67!

Becky Rothman, known as the “Queen of Carpet” in St. Louis, was a well-liked community member. Generations of St. Louisans were charmed by her charming demeanour and amusing advertising. Becky was born into a flooring industry family on February 3, 1956. Her father, Murray, founded Veterans Linoleum and Rug Co. in East St. Louis in 1946.

Becky Rothman rose to prominence after appearing in several commercials, most notably with Wanda Kilzer, widely known as the “Princess of Tile.” Becky and Wanda became renowned faces of the St. Louis flooring industry, dressed in glittering sequined gowns and tiaras. Their commercials began airing in the early 1990s and had an indelible mark on the local community.

In addition to her great commercial career, Becky Rothman authored several of the advertising herself. She worked with Mark Earls to bring her creative ideas to life, filming in several settings throughout St. Louis. Her commercials frequently contained amusing concepts, such as one in which her daughter, Rachel, played a younger version of Wanda.

Becky Rothman’s deἀth left a vacuum in the hearts of St. Louis people who regarded her as a local icon, along with John Goodman and Jon Hamm. Her Becky’s Carpet & Tile Superstore advertisements became ingrained in St. Louis culture, earning her the well-deserved title of “Queen of Carpet.”