Lawrence R. Nash

1929 - 2015

Nash, Lawrence R.

Lawrence R. Nash, age 85, of 1500 Pepper Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Monday, April 13, 2015 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Rev. John Steiner will officiate. Visitation will be at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI from 3:00-5:00 PM Sunday and Monday at the Church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

Larry was born December 18, 1929 in Evanston, IL to Neil and Naomi (Ritchay) Nash. He married Naomi R. Mueller on June 20, 1953 in Pewaukee, WI. She died November 8, 2010.

Larry graduated from John Edwards High School and the University of Wisconsin earning both a Bachelor of Business Administration and Doctorate of Law degrees. Following his service in the Army, Larry and his wife Naomi returned to Wisconsin Rapids, where he practiced law for over 40 years. He enjoyed active participation in the Wisconsin Bar Association, was considered an able and generous attorney, deriving satisfaction from providing legal counsel to clients of great and modest means.

Larry served on the board of directors for Consolidated Papers, Inc. and was instrumental in advising and contributing to numerous civic, educational and charitable organizations, including the Assumption High School Foundation, the Wisconsin Rapids Family Center, the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater, the Marshfield Clinic, Renaissance Learning Corporation, and American Players Theater, amongst many. He eagerly generated interest in and support for innumerable civic and artistic causes, showing earnest and charismatic leadership.

Larry was an active member of Rotary International, an avid traveler, and at points, a birder and naturalist, hunter and fisherman, his love for each of which he taught and shared generously with all who knew him, and who will miss his wisdom and sensitivity.

Larry is survived by three children, Judy (Bill) Grow of Mequon, WI, Diane Nash Dillon of Kensington, MD and Lawrence Thomas Nash of Chicago, IL and five grandchildren, Michael, Bryan, Andrew, Alexandra and Cate.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Naomi Nash; stepmother, Lillian Nash and sister, Joanne Sigler.

The Nash family wishes to thank the staff at The Renaissance for their incredible and generous care given to Larry and Naomi in their last years.

In lieu of flowers, Larry's family asks that charitable contributions be made to the Assumption High School Foundation, the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater or the Wisconsin Rapids Family Center.