VITAL STATISTICS Dreier

William Clark

“Bill” Dreier, age 88 of Seguin, formerly of Titusville, Florida, and Marinette Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023.

Bill was the oldest child born to Elmer and Jean Spoor Dreier on May 19, 1934 in Marinette WI. He was a graduate of Marinette High School class of 1952.

In 1954 Bill was united in marriage to Joan Marie Hansen. They recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary.

Bill lived in Marinette all his life working at Ansul Chemical Company for 34 years.

He was a proud member of the Marinette Rescue Squad and an active member of Pioneer Presbyterian Church. He was involved in many Masonic organizations and was a member of the Marinette Masonic Lodge for 59 years and played in the Shriners Band. Bill had moved to Titusville Florida and recently to Seguin Texas to be close to his family.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Joan; daughter, Susan “Sue” (Keith) Thompson; grandchildren, Joshua (Grace), Hannah and Daniel Thompson of Texas, and Michael Thompson of Florida; greatgrandchildren, Isabella and Evelyn of Texas; sister Betty Messenger of Peshtigo WI; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son David and brother Robert “Bob” (Joy) Dreier of Port Washington WI.

A memorial service celebrating Bill’s life will be held at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert K. Odom officiating. Reception to follow at Eden Place Club House, 1220 Jefferson Ave., Seguin, Texas.

Graveside services and interment will be held at a later date in the St. Luke’s Presbyterian Memorial Garden (which his wife helped establish) in Titusville, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to Guadalupe Regional Hospice, 1346 E Walnut St., Seguin, Texas 78155. The family would like to thank the wonderful nursing care of the hospice team that allowed Bill to remain at home with his family by his side.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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