Lawrence Reising
September 27, 2012
Larry was born September 14, 1938, in the Carroll County Hospital, to parents Lawrence and Anita Reising. He began his early education in Breda, Iowa, and graduated from high school in Wall Lake in 1956. In 1961, he graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in ag business.
Larry cherished family. On December 26, 1961, he married Sharon Brink, whom he affectionally called Shari. Their family grew to include three children, their spouses, and nine grandchildren: Jodi and Dan Knight, and Joe, Andy, and Tyler; Dennis and Judy Reising, and Lindsay, Cassie, and Nathan; and Doreen and Brent Tucker, and ReNee, Marshall, and Peyton. Larry had three brothers and three sisters: Jonell (Dudley) Owen, Lyle (Linda) Reising, Donald “Lynn” (Mary Ann) Reising, Jean (deceased), Nita (Jerry) Faust, and Vern Reising. His extended family included Jan Rannells, Carl (Linda) Brink, Myra (Michael) Murphy, and Corinne (Joe) Smith. He also enjoyed many nieces, nephews, countless cousins, and friends.
Larry’s first job was working in a gas station for $15 a week, of which he saved half. He was proud that he helped build Hansen silos, easily recognized by their black and white checkered tops, during summer months when he taught high school vocational-agriculture for several years. He spent most of his life working as an agronomist, largely running fertilizer plants in various locations across the state: Manilla, Pioneer, Durant, and Waukee. He was also employed at Land o’ Lakes in Fort Dodge for 12 years. Not one to sit idle for long, following retirement, Larry drove school bus for Waukee School District for 12 years where he enjoyed the kids and co-workers.
Larry loved to spend time outdoors fishing and hunting, and he was excellent at sharing his “tales”. Larry also spent many hours on the golf course. He was a gifted woods craftsman. He enjoyed working in his shop and creating countless projects. Every room in Larry and Shari’s house has furniture which he built, and he loved to build projects as gifts for others.
With a deck of cards always within close reach, Larry was prepared at all times for a card game. He loved to boast about his winnings. He enjoyed playing house rules, especially Reising Pinochle and Reising Hearts. He took great pride in teaching his grandkids to play cards with him.
Larry could always be counted on to make those around him smile. His sense of humor and zest for life and fun will be a cherished memory for all who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice of Johnston.
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karrol subbert
10/02/2012
Dear Sharon, I was saddened to learn of Larry's death. Immediately my thoughts went to the time we spent in Manilla with your family.
It was the early 60's and we were all so young! We had the best times together in our homes playing cards, eating egg salad sandwiches, etc. That was all teachers could afford to do.
As teachers do they move on, and we lost contact with you. I'm so sorry that happened. I remember Larry as a quite a RASCAL. We always enjoyed him.
God bless your family.
Ron and Karrol Subbert
JANe NICHELSON LITHGOW
10/01/2012
DEAR SHARON,
I AM SO SORRY TO KNOW OF LARRY'S PASSING. PLEASE KNOW THAT I AM THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE MANY PRECIOUS MEMORIES TO KEEP.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES.
Janette, Steve and McKenzie Rion
09/30/2012
Our "Uncle Larry" will be deeply missed. He always took time to spend with us and made us smile. So glad we got to spend time with him in Arizona, catching a ball game and listening to his stories. Please know we are thinking of you all and sending our love. God Bless
Dave & Judy Farrington
09/30/2012
Dennis, Judy and family, You are in our prayers. Sure remember the stories you shared of your Dad. Those memories will provide comfort . . .
Jay Murphy
09/30/2012
Jodi-
Our sincere condolences for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
John 14:1-2
"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father's house are many mansions;if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Carol Gasser
09/29/2012
Feel like part of my family has passed. The Reising 'clan' - one of most welcoming and accepting families that I have ever had the honor of knowing. You brought excitement and happiness to every day. My most sincere condolences and sympathy in Larry's death. Life will be forever changed and I pray God to help you in the days, weeks, and years to follow. My love to you all.