In Memory Of
Lawrence "Larry" Earl Glave, Junior
1942
2021
Lawrence "Larry" Earl Glave, Junior
February 13, 1942 — November 28, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" Earl Glave, Junior, passed away November 28, 2021, after a brief illness in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 79. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bow hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of fifty-nine years, Mary; Erich and Donna, his son and daughter in law; grandchildren, Christy (Jeremy) Ryman, Jessica (Ben) Carpenter, Elizabeth (Braun) Horner, and John (Erin) Glave; great grandchildren, Ethan, Octavian, Ivukah, Kaiden, Elysian, Remington, Tyse, Geneva, and Benjamin. Also surviving are his sisters, Bette Taylor, MaryAnne (Dale) Phelps and Gail (Bruce) Brown ; his brother Dick and his friend, Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Margaret; brother, Robert (Bob); and great grandson, Odin.
Larry was a polymath, educated in Forestry and Entomology, never limited to any one field. He graduated from New York State Ranger School at Wanakena and Syracuse University. He worked in multiple industries from paper to fasteners before moving to Central Texas to launch a career in real estate development. He spearheaded such subdivisions as Whitestone Oaks and NorthLake in Williamson County. He became a builder and general contractor, ferried commercial vehicles from Canada to Mexico and across the United States before slowing down to broker in surplus items. His last venture was reclaiming gold from plated jewelry. Mary stood by his side through all the moves, all the boom and bust cycles, and all the adventures. Larry and Mary made their homes in eight towns, their longest residence being thirty-three years in Weir, Texas.
His favorite hobbies usually involved some degree of physical exertion from prospecting for diamonds to deer stalking. He loved cars, Buicks and Jeeps when he was younger and sticking to mostly Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz and Volvo in his later years. He loved country music from Johnnie Horton and Bob Wills to Kukuruza (Russian language country).He bred Angel Fish and Great Danes and rescued his dogs, Perrito and Perrasso.
Larry lived to set the example, being active in Kiwanis and Boy Scouting. He voted in every election he could and worked with several campaigns. He knew that if he could learn key vocabulary in any endeavor, he could excel in anything.
Larry wished that there be no ceremony celebrating his life, but if you drive by one of the houses he built, through the properties he sold or by his old shop in Weir, think of him, tip your hat and be glad that you knew him.
The family will have a private ceremony at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.
To leave a message for his family online, please click the "Share Messages" button above.
Larry was a polymath, educated in Forestry and Entomology, never limited to any one field. He graduated from New York State Ranger School at Wanakena and Syracuse University. He worked in multiple industries from paper to fasteners before moving to Central Texas to launch a career in real estate development. He spearheaded such subdivisions as Whitestone Oaks and NorthLake in Williamson County. He became a builder and general contractor, ferried commercial vehicles from Canada to Mexico and across the United States before slowing down to broker in surplus items. His last venture was reclaiming gold from plated jewelry. Mary stood by his side through all the moves, all the boom and bust cycles, and all the adventures. Larry and Mary made their homes in eight towns, their longest residence being thirty-three years in Weir, Texas.
His favorite hobbies usually involved some degree of physical exertion from prospecting for diamonds to deer stalking. He loved cars, Buicks and Jeeps when he was younger and sticking to mostly Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz and Volvo in his later years. He loved country music from Johnnie Horton and Bob Wills to Kukuruza (Russian language country).He bred Angel Fish and Great Danes and rescued his dogs, Perrito and Perrasso.
Larry lived to set the example, being active in Kiwanis and Boy Scouting. He voted in every election he could and worked with several campaigns. He knew that if he could learn key vocabulary in any endeavor, he could excel in anything.
Larry wished that there be no ceremony celebrating his life, but if you drive by one of the houses he built, through the properties he sold or by his old shop in Weir, think of him, tip your hat and be glad that you knew him.
The family will have a private ceremony at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.
To leave a message for his family online, please click the "Share Messages" button above.
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