ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: DREYER, ROGER W., JR. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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DREYER, ROGER W., JR. 
June 21, 1936 - January 27, 2016

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Roger W. Dreyer Jr., born in Patterson and a resident of Morgan City passed 
away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Teche Regional Medical Center. Roger was 
79.
Roger is survived by his sister, Daisy D. LeBlanc; his two brothers, Randolph 
Dreyer and his wife, Hazel, and Larry Dreyer; two nieces, Donna L. Sobers and 
Susan D. Romero; four nephews, Larry A. LeBlanc, Dale A. LeBlanc, Daryl J. 
LeBlanc, and Daniel Dreyer and a host of great nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Vesta Leonard Dreyer; his parents, 
Roger Dreyer Sr. and Louise Comeaux Dreyer and one brother, Adolph Dreyer.

When Roger graduated high school he entered the United States Navy, where he 
proudly served. After his dedication to his country, Roger delivered groceries 
to many offshore vessels. Later, he joined the Walmart team and there he became 
known as Mr. Walmart. Roger remained there until his retirement. Roger, along 
with his wife Vesta, was well remembered during the Christmas season for being 
Mr. and Mrs. Clause. Roger was known far and wide as the Master of the Corny 
Joke.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 
from 8:30am until time of services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with a Mass 
of Christian Burial taking place at 11:00 am. 

Roger will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery, finally reunited with 
his wife, Vesta. 

Military Honors will be rendered in the cemetery by the East St. Mary Veteran 
Funeral Squad.

US Navy
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