Birth date: Sep 2, 1950 Death date: Mar 2, 2022
Lawrence Michael Rase “Larry” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family on February 25, 2022, at the age of 71. He was born in New Orleans at Baptist Hospital on September 9, 1950, to William John Rase, Jr. Read Obituary
The light in the world shines less bright with the passing of Larry. He and I grew up on the same street, and I always knew him to be a kind, considerate guy. Larry was one of those people that everyone liked-he was funny, friendly, compassionate, respectful and principled. He loved to have fun but knew when to work hard. Although we weren’t in touch too often in our adult years, I feel a great sense of loss. My sincere condolences go out to Larry’s family. I know your hearts are broken.
Leslie Roberts Stanga
I'm so sad to lose my dear friend. We met when I was 8 years old and he ten. We lived on the same street. He was part of my life until the end and I will miss his kind counsel and friendship.
What wonderful memories of those happy times sharing our youth and carefree summers at "the Club". My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Jean Anne Smith Mayhall
I met Larry in the mid 1980's at a Charity Golf Outing. One handshake & he would forever know your name. He was so driven about all his causes and knew how best to open your wallet "Wide"!
For several years after, I would see Larry at his golf shop in Mandeville and would always leave after spending more than I budgeted for & feeling great about it. That was Larry! In a good way, he was the smoothest sales person I ever met; so happy, always smiling & so so convincing. His shop was a great hangout for the local golf crowd & their tall tales & sometimes more than a few beers.
In 1992 I helped to consolidate the corporate headquarters of Zen-Noh Grain Corp. & Consolidated Grain & Barge Co. to Mandeville. At that time it was decided that we needed a "Sales" type person on our team to grow our business beyond grain & barge handling & trading. We started the search for that person.
In 1993 a couple of us ran into Larry at a charity golf outing that he was raising money for. As our wallets opened wide, the lights came on: HIRE LARRY - he was the local boy, He knew the St. Paul's "Handshake" & was an LSU alumni. The man knew how to successfully network & get things done locally & statewide.
Larry was instrumental in helping our grain companies gain access into the steel & pig iron import-export & transportation businesses. Starting with a few ideas & goals, he made it "RAIN"!
Soon Larry's local & state connections grew to the national level. His charisma & talent allowed him to open many more doors & work with leaders on either side of the isle to get things done for our companies. He was greatly admired by his ZGC-CGB Family.
To me & I know many others, if you needed business or personal help or advise, he was more than an associate, he was a friend. A friend that would take the time to listen, grab a beer or a round of golf with, then always offer his help & candid advice. No matter how busy, Larry would take the time! Thank you Laurie for sharing him!
Ellie, Libby, Jessica, & I will dearly miss him, but know memories of him will always bring us a laugh or smile. That's Larry!
Our sincere thoughts & prayers for Larry, Laurie & his loving & caring family,
Gary & Ellie Wunsch
Libby Phillips
Jessica Heap
