When someone is identified as a natural leader, certain images come to mind. First thoughts are of a no-nonsense, tough-minded, dedicated and disciplined person. This description accurately fits Raymond Louis Mauterer, Sr. who was indeed a born manager. He will be remembered as being highly organized, practical and realistic. He was a person who always carried a strong sense of duty with him throughout his life. Possessed with traditional “old school” morals, Raymond was an individual who clearly communicated to those around him just who he was and what he was all about. Everyone acquainted with Raymond knew him as a well-respected man who was a stable force in his community.
His parents were Louis Mauterer, Sr. and Amelia Berluchaux Mauterer. Raymond was raised in New Orleans, La. Even as a youngster, Raymond learned to be objective and decisive. His faith in the principles of authority and dependability was something that he carried with him throughout his life.
As a young boy, Raymond was able to put his natural abilities to work. He was a bit like the sergeant of the family, helping to make sure that the others did what they should do and that they avoided those things they weren’t supposed to. In other words, he liked to organize and direct. Raymond was raised with seven siblings. He had 3 brothers, Louis, Herman and Arthur, and three sisters, Leona, Thelma, Mary and Ruby. Raymond had an inborn appreciation for the order in the family, allowing for the oldest members to be the most respected and to take on the most responsibility. For Raymond, this was a natural order of life, one he gladly embraced.
Raymond's matter-of-fact attitude about most things was developed during his childhood. As a young boy, Raymond enjoyed being part of teams, and organizations and groups of other kids who shared similar interests. In his spare time he liked to box, play music and dance.
In school, Raymond was as close to being a model student as one could possibly imagine. He sought to achieve perfect attendance in all of his classes. He would eagerly complete his homework, and often put in extra study time when he felt it was necessary. A logical and focused thinker, Raymond was always good at following directions and meeting his schedules, whether they were set by his teachers or were self-imposed. Raymond’s personal motto could well have been, “Do it right the first time.” He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.
Raymond was sociable and approachable. Because he was always so straightforward in how he approached relationships, friends and family knew that what they saw was always what they got. He enjoyed the camaraderie of being with a group of friends. When Raymond was a member of a group, his interaction worked to keep the others grounded. He wasn’t afraid to confront his friends and, when necessary, he challenged them to stick to the task at hand. Those close to Raymond came to expect his high standards of performance. While growing up, some of his best friends were his brothers, Arthur, Louis and Herman.
An objective and conscientious individual, Raymond reveled in the security of his family. On June 16, 1956 Raymond exchanged wedding vows with Marjorie Joan Tranchina at the St. Anthony Catholic Church of New Orleans, La. One of Raymond’s most endearing qualities was his uncanny ability to remember important dates and anniversaries, and his unending enthusiasm for organizing a celebration for his family and friends.
Raymond was ever watchful of his children. He worried about them and was deeply concerned for their development as they grew up. He maintained a firm hand in their upbringing. Raymond would give his stamp of approval to their requests, as long as he could see how they might benefit. He also had the ability to enforce the rules as needed to ensure that his children were properly raised. Raymond was blessed with three children, two daughters, Debra and Lori, and one son, Raymond Jr. They were also blessed with 12 grandchildren, Danielle, Dana, Deanna, David, Daniel, Lee, Jessica, Amanda, Nicole, Ashley , Ethan and Rylan.
Being a hard worker who praised efficiency, Raymond was always striving to make improvements where they were necessary. He was able to analyze situations and problems, keeping everything and everyone on track. An excellent project supervisor, Raymond was a person who could quickly make decisions based on the information available. He worked cooperatively and expected the same from his colleagues. In both his personal and professional environments, Raymond upheld his standards. His primary occupation was a NOPD police officer. Raymond was a team player who certainly lived out the motto of “give me a job, and I will get it done.”
Raymond was an Army veteran. His sense of duty helped lead him into the military where his understanding of rank, his willingness to abide by rules and regulations and his desire to follow orders was admired by his fellow service men and women. Raymond saw action for WWII. He received several awards recognizing him for his heroism, including a Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Raymond approached his leisure time in the same manner that he approached his life. A person who enjoyed being neat and orderly and one who understood the nature of things, he appreciated the hours he was able to devote to his various hobbies. His favorite pursuits were playing music in a band, dancing, being a clown and investing in his children and grandchildren. Raymond was content to enjoy his favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Being generous with his time and energy, Raymond liked to belong to a variety of groups and organizations. He was a vocal leader who enjoyed being a part of things. His desire to uphold traditions and his ability to take charge of any type of project made him a tremendous asset. Throughout his later years, Raymond was an active member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge F&AM 444, a member of the Shriners and the Shriners Clown Unit.
When it came time to travel or take a vacation, Raymond used his scheduling expertise to make sure everyone and everything was ready to go. That also meant that he made certain no single person was overworked in putting the trip together. Raymond had a knack for making sure that everyone who was involved had their specific tasks and that those tasks were completed. Favorite vacations included Branson, Missouri and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He used his critical evaluation skills to make sure that every detail had been preplanned and attended to. In retirement, he found new pleasure in being a security guard officer at Harrahs Casino. In many ways, Raymond loved retirement. It provided him with the opportunity to catch up with his friends, attend functions and group outings, and tackle new interesting activities.
Raymond passed away on February 15, 2019 at his home in Metairie, La. Services were held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home. Raymond was laid to rest in Restlawn Cemetery.
All who knew him would agree that Raymond was a pillar of the community. He lived his life with his feet firmly on the ground. He had a strong work ethic, was pragmatic in his thoughts and acts, and constantly sought the means for self-improvement. He was willing to share his ideas and knowledge for the benefit of others, so that they could accomplish more in their lives. Raymond Louis Mauterer Sr. did his best to ensure that his family, friends, loved ones, co-workers, and everyone whose life he touched was given the chance to become a better person.
Biography of Marjorie Joan Tranchina Mauterer
“Seeing is believing.” For many, those words simply represent a motto. But for Marjorie Joan Tranchina Mauterer, it summarized in every way who she was. She was modest, quiet and observant, taking in everything around her and always thinking before acting. She was a realist, someone who was efficient and practical in everything she did. She was a friendly person who truly cared about those around her.
She was the daughter of Nicholas and Lucille Tranchina. Raised in New Orleans, La, she was brought up to be tolerant and trustworthy. As a child, she learned to be conscientious, responsible and punctual. These were all traits that she would carry with her throughout her life.
As a young girl, Marjorie was always aware of how others around her felt and this quality served her well. With a deep capacity to tolerate the feelings of others, Marjorie was generally able to avoid conflicts. It seemed as if Marjorie was the family member who was always working to keep stress at bay. Preferring a quiet environment where she could concentrate, Marjorie also had the ability to relate well with her family and friends. Marjorie was raised with one brother. She had a younger brother, Robert “Bobby”. Marjorie was constantly involved in activities with her family. Marjorie and her brother had the typical rivalries while growing up but they deeply cared for each other and shared many life experiences over the years.
Growing up, Marjorie was one of those children who didn’t need to be in the center of a whirlwind of activity. She was content to entertain herself. Marjorie was never pushy when it came to games and other activities, but rather, she was able to enjoy the pure fun these things could bring. In just about everything she did as a child, Marjorie was intent on pleasing both the adults and the other children around her. Marjorie took part in a number of activities as a child. In her spare time she liked to play hopscotch, jacks and playing with her dolls. Marjorie's memorable achievements included.
Marjorie enjoyed learning. She always had a great memory and was particularly skilled at retaining factual information. Marjorie was generally quiet in class, learning best through observation. She often showed great concentration and was competent at completing the tasks at hand. Good with details, Marjorie was painstaking and accurate in her efforts. All of these talents culminated in a successful high school career. Marjorie enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite subjects and teachers.
Most folks would say that Marjorie was shy until they got to know her. Those who were privileged to know her well learned that she was a solid, good friend. Marjorie was reluctant to generalize about people, and she based her friendships on her personal experiences. Because of this, Marjorie best trusted those people that she truly knew. She was concerned about how those around her felt, and she always seemed to uncover the positive side of people. She could relate to others and had the ability to see their point of view, to “walk a mile in their shoes,” as the saying goes. The friends that she made, Marjorie kept. While growing up, some of her best friends were Cheryl and her cousin Shirley. Later in life, she became friends with Shawnie and Cecil.
Love can’t be defined but must be experienced. That was so true for Marjorie. On June 16, 1956 Marjorie married Raymond Louis Mauterer, Sr. at St. Anthony Church of New Orleans, La. She was totally committed to Raymond and maintained traditional ideals about marriage. It was as if Marjorie naturally sensed her spouse’s needs, and accepted those feelings unconditionally. Although Marjorie disliked conflict, she did not take flight from discord, but rather sought to preserve harmony even during the most trying times.
Marjorie was a good mother to her children. She had “old fashioned” parental values and could handle typical family conflicts in a fair and calm manner. Because she trusted emotions, Marjorie was reluctant to force issues and used gentle persuasion to resolve situations. In this way she seemed to radiate an aura of warmth and caring to those around her, always thinking before acting. In addition, Marjorie was a master planner. No matter how hectic life around her might be, she seemed to know and track everyone’s schedule. Marjorie was blessed with 3 children, two daughters, Debra and Lori and one son, Raymond Jr. They were also blessed with 12 grandchildren, Danielle, Dana, Deanna, David, Daniel , Lee, Jessica, Amanda, Nicole, Ashley, Ethan and Rylan.
If you gave Marjorie a deadline, she would meet it. At work, Marjorie was always on task. Without hesitation, Marjorie could adhere to any assignment and see it through to its completion. Her primary occupations were a caterer and a homemaker. During that time, Marjorie excelled in working with small groups in order to complete assignments. She was able to quickly grasp concrete ideas and could organize and plan the best way to accomplish things with remarkable consistency. Marjorie was good at staying on track and was considerate in listening to what others had to say. In this way, Marjorie had a true gift for being able to come up with practical resolutions to difficult problems. She was often the team member who managed to put forth a win/win solution for all parties.
Marjorie liked to experience things first hand, in addition to simply learning about them. This quality influenced Marjorie's choice of leisure time activities. A methodical and patient worker, Marjorie preferred to set aside uninterrupted time to work on her hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were poker-keno, cooking, entertaining, dancing and singing. Marjorie was content to sit quietly alone, enjoying her hobbies all by herself and could often be found just reading about her favorite pastimes.
An individual who respected and maintained traditional values, her faith was important to Marjorie. Her compassion, consideration and sympathy toward others was evident in her personal beliefs. She was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church.
Anyone who traveled or went on vacation with Marjorie had smooth sailing. It was often taken for granted that she was the trip planner. She would start early and examine all of the possibilities, selecting the best and most effective options. Her favorite vacations included Branson and Chattanooga.
Marjorie passed away on June 30, 2018 at Ochsner Hospital. Services were held at St. Christopher Catholic Church. Marjorie was laid to rest in Restlawn Cemetery.
It is said that some people can’t see the forest for the trees. Marjorie was able to focus on each individual tree, tending to its needs, thus making the forest stronger as a whole. Marjorie was a trustworthy, pragmatic and sympathetic person, the kind of woman to whom everyone was drawn. She was thorough and practical. Marjorie Mauterer was very literal with her words. You always knew where you stood with Marjorie. She will be missed.
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