Lawrence Reichstein

Lawrence Reichstein, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Lawrence was born in Galveston, Texas on August 6, 1936, where he graduated from Ball High School as a three-sport athlete, before attending the University of Houston. Throughout his long business career, he co-owned and operated Allied Scrap Metals, Inc. and always considered his employees, customers, and venders to be personal friends. Lawrence met Patsy Lubel on a blind date in 1959 and together they shared a wonderful life as husband and wife for the past 63 years. She was indeed his soulmate and rarely would you see one without the other. They raised two adoring children, Randy and Stacy, who always have been the apples of Lawrence’s eye. Lawrence was very involved in their lives, coaching Randy’s Little League baseball teams and serving as the president of Kyle Chapman Pony League. He supported Stacy in everything she did and was so proud of her successes as an elementary school teacher, a profession she shared with her mother and one that Lawrence believed was the most important an individual could have. When his kids were in high school, Lawrence was an advisor in BBYO, and the boys in his chapter affectionately called him “Uncle” Lawrence. After Randy married Heather, Lawrence loved her as his own, and their daughters, Lexi and Marisa, were his true prides and joys. And boy did they love their Papa! Nothing made Lawrence happier than time spent together with his family, be it a fun trip or just a casual dinner. Lawrence was an avid sportsman, both as a participant and observer, and enjoyed many a ski trip or golf trip with his good friends through the years. He loved rooting for his local sports teams, but his favorite pastime was golf, a passion he shared with Randy. He was a scratch golfer, club champion, and shot his age several times during his 70’s. He even made four holes in one throughout his playing days. Lawrence and Patsy had a great many friends, and together they loved playing hosts to couples’ dinners and social gatherings. He was a welcoming and thoughtful man, who never met a stranger, and always had a kind word for all. His Judaism was a very important part of his life, and he was a longtime member of Congregation Beth Yeshurun. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Patsy Lubel Reichstein; his son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Heather Reichstein; his daughter, Stacy Reichstein; his granddaughters, Lexi and Marisa Reichstein; and his brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Sharon Reichstein. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celia and Abe Reichstein, of blessed memory. A funeral service took place on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Sophia and Jack Bender Memorial Chapel at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak, 7445 Awty School Lane, Houston, Texas 77055. The service was livestreamed and can be viewed at the following link: https://venue.streamspot.com/f8d04b5b. Donations can be made to Rabbi Strauss Discretionary Fund at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, www.bethyeshurun.org, or the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.

Lawrence Reichstein

August 6, 1936 - April 15, 2025