William Arthur "Bill" Dreyer

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, Mich., Carmel, Ind., and later Northfield, Ill. 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.

Funeral arrangements will be coordinated by Kutis Funeral Home. Information about the service in January will be shared at a later date.