Lawrence H. Reger

December 14, 1927 - March 24, 2015

Lawrence H. Reger, 87, of Jupiter, died suddenly March 24, 2015 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Reger was born December 14, 1927 in Buffalo, NY, to Lawrence and Mary (Dulak) Reger. Mr. Reger was chairman of the Mader Group of companies. With his son Gordon and other partners, he managed real estate development and was actively involved in investments that spanned North America. With his wife, Mr. Reger traveled to 41 countries throughout the world, as well as throughout the United States. He had a keen interest in science, and kept abreast of developments in many fields with a special interest in genetics. He loved music, swimming and tennis. Mr. Reger is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bernice (Mader) Reger; daughters, Therese Reger, Judith (Steven) Smith, Joanne (William) Godshall and Laurie Reger; sons, Lawrence E. Reger, Richard Reger, Daniel Reger, Robert (Michelle) Reger, Gordon Reger and Greg (Mary) Reger; sisters, Lorraine (James) Parker and Eloise Hennigan; brothers, Ronald Reger, Joseph (Beverly) Reger, John (Rebecca) Reger, William Reger and Conrad (Louise) Reger; daughter-in-law, Gretchen Reger; 28 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Reger is predeceased by his son, James Reger; and sister and brother-in-law, Mary (Fred) Schrenk. A memorial service will be held at a later time to be determined by the family.