William (Bill) Arthur Dreyer Jr. of St. Louis, MO, passed away on November 17, 2025 at the age of 86. Bill was born in St. Louis on December 30th to the late William Dreyer, Sr. and Margaret Dreyer (nee: Sahrmann); Beloved husband of the late Judith Ann Dreyer (nee: Reinhart) for 52 years. Bill and Judy had six children: RJ (Jackie), Tim (Lisa), Dennis (Stephanie), Terry (Rachel), Jennifer (Tom), and David. He was blessed with seven grandchildren: Jack, Anna, Helena, Noah, Nick, Will and Henry. He is also survived by his sister Maureen Stoeppler (Jim) and was preceded in death late by Judy, his brother Richard Dreyer and his grandson Nick.
Bill was born and grew up in St. Louis, graduating from Bishop DuBourg High School and later St. Louis University. Bill started his career as debt collector, then spent a short time at Lipton Foods before starting and spending most of his professional career at Dow Chemical and its subsidiary DowElanco. Bill started out in sales with Dow’s consumer products division before moving to the company’s agricultural business. He spent much of his career in mergers and acquisitions. After his time at Dow, Bill started up his own consulting practice, Arthur and Associates. His positions offered Judy and him the opportunity to live in a number of states and travel to many countries around the world including Japan, Ireland, France and Hong Kong, influencing much of the décor of their homes in Midland, Mi., Carmel, IN and later Northfield, IL. But their hearts remained rooted in St. Louis and after Judy’s passing in 2014, Bill returned home to the St. Louis area.
Bill was a recreational soccer player in his youth and an avid runner in his middle years but being a devout Catholic was one of his most defining characteristics. He and Judy enjoyed many family vacations in Callaway Gardens, ski trips to Colorado and family gatherings in Michigan. They were also generous supporters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Bill was a logistical genius. He managed many of moves with his family, much to their consternation. Whether it be for a car, sofa or even a crockpot, Bill could arrange the most convoluted exchange of goods – usually involving traveling across state lines, obscure meeting places and always cryptic directions.
Bill had a knack for landscape architecture that defied logic and offended all disciplines in the medium.
Bill was also an accomplished banjo owner. He never had a lesson, could not read sheet music, and to the best of our memory never actually picked up the instrument and played it.
Services; Visitation at Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church ( 6737 S Rock Hill Rd, Affton, MO 63123) Saturday January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM until funeral mass at 10:00 AM. Inurnment Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
To my friend Jennifer and the entire Dreyer family;
My heart aches for your loss. My prayers are with you all as you navigate through this time. And my heart is full knowing your parents are reunited.
Thank you Amy 🙂
To the entire Dreyer Family, my deepest condolences on your dad’s passing. What a fun and beautiful life & family your parents built together. May he rest peacefully with your dear mom.
Bill was a truly kind, amazing, and inviting man. He sat behind me silently for more than a year at Holy Mass exchanging the sign of peace almost daily.
When I finally introduced myself to him, I was astounded at what a wonderful, funny, and joyful man he was. I knew he was a devoted Catholic and Parishioner by his example of prioritizing attendance at Mass.
We shared breakfasts together at BreadCo after Mass. Bill was so intelligent. A deep thinker and always willing to offer his insights and understandings to uplift and enlighten others.
Like the many statues in Church he will be a fixture in our hearts as one of our beloved Pew Pals. Bill was more than just a church-goer. I was blessed to call him my friend.
My deepest condolences to his family. May the peace of Christ comfort you knowing Bill is with his Lord.
He will be missed by many.
In Christ Jesus,
Nick Ganim
Thank you Nick. Your words are so truly thoughtful. So blessed he had a friend like you. ❤️
To the Dreyer family
I befriended your parents when I worked at Norman Klein‘s dental office in Indianapolis your parents were just the most amazing people. Your mom and I became friends talked a lot and she took my mother and myself to see Bette Midler in concert at deer Creek in Noblesville. it’s very ironic that I just came across a Christmas card from your mom with I don’t know which one of the boys wedding pictures made me think of your family and I’m sorry to hear of Bill‘s passing but just wanted you to know how much they meant to me..
pardon my voice to text. I wish you all well..
Oh Jill! You have no idea how much our family spoke of your dental office… in kind!! Some of our favorite and fondest memories there! Truly. Thank you for the kind words. I remember my mother going to the Bette Middler concert at Deer Creek and she had the most fabulous time! ❤️
Dear Dreyer Cousins,
Mike and I were sorry to hear about Uncle Bill’s passing. I remember him always telling me stories about Mike as a kid, then he’d crack himself up. And the many trips your family made to St. Louis to pick up a pile of pizzas to take back home to Illinois. Hugs and much Love to you all.
I never realized Uncle Bill and our Monica shared a birthday.
Chris and Mike Reinhart