Geddes - William "Bill" Francis Jandreau, 71, died at his home in Geddes on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
William "Bill" Francis Jandreau was born on March 20, 1943 to Woodrow and Albina (Varilek) Jandreau in Geddes, SD. Bill lived on the family farm and attended country school for 8 years. He graduated from Geddes Public School in 1961. He joined the U.S. Army in July of 1961. He served in the Army and National Guards until July of 1967. He served 2 years of Active Reserves and received an Honorable Discharge. He married Suzanne E. Beeson on December 30, 1965 in Geddes, SD in which this union created 4 beautiful children. His family meant everything to him and he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill worked various jobs, mostly construction. He was trained in the Army to be a skilled heavy equipment operator. Bill drove truck over the road for 15 years, driving from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. He hauled livestock, pulled flatbeds, to refrigeration trailers. He loved driving truck because he got to see the beautiful country and the best part is the wonderful friends he made. Bill thought Montana was the most beautiful state and Kansas had the nicest people. After driving truck he worked on oil rigs, starting in Texas then Oklahoma working his way up from rough neck to superintendent. After leaving the oil rig Bill bought and ran a Bar & Grill in Oklahoma for several years. Bill then returned to South Dakota and did salvage work for many years. He enjoyed doing wood work crafts, making lawn ornaments, piggy banks, clocks, and even made things out of leather. Bill died at his home in Geddes on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a niece and a nephew.
William "Bill" Francis Jandreau was born on March 20, 1943 to Woodrow and Albina (Varilek) Jandreau in Geddes, SD. Bill lived on the family farm and attended country school for 8 years. He graduated from Geddes Public School in 1961. He joined the U.S. Army in July of 1961. He served in the Army and National Guards until July of 1967. He served 2 years of Active Reserves and received an Honorable Discharge. He married Suzanne E. Beeson on December 30, 1965 in Geddes, SD in which this union created 4 beautiful children. His family meant everything to him and he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill worked various jobs, mostly construction. He was trained in the Army to be a skilled heavy equipment operator. Bill drove truck over the road for 15 years, driving from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. He hauled livestock, pulled flatbeds, to refrigeration trailers. He loved driving truck because he got to see the beautiful country and the best part is the wonderful friends he made. Bill thought Montana was the most beautiful state and Kansas had the nicest people. After driving truck he worked on oil rigs, starting in Texas then Oklahoma working his way up from rough neck to superintendent. After leaving the oil rig Bill bought and ran a Bar & Grill in Oklahoma for several years. Bill then returned to South Dakota and did salvage work for many years. He enjoyed doing wood work crafts, making lawn ornaments, piggy banks, clocks, and even made things out of leather. Bill died at his home in Geddes on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a niece and a nephew.
Geddes - William "Bill" Francis Jandreau, 71, died at his home in Geddes on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
William "Bill" Francis Jandreau was born on March 20, 1943 to Woodrow and Albina (Varilek) Jandreau in Geddes, SD. Bill lived on the family farm and attended country school for 8 years. He graduated from Geddes Public School in 1961. He joined the U.S. Army in July of 1961. He served in the Army and National Guards until July of 1967. He served 2 years of Active Reserves and received an Honorable Discharge. He married Suzanne E. Beeson on December 30, 1965 in Geddes, SD in which this union created 4 beautiful children. His family meant everything to him and he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill worked various jobs, mostly construction. He was trained in the Army to be a skilled heavy equipment operator. Bill drove truck over the road for 15 years, driving from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. He hauled livestock, pulled flatbeds, to refrigeration trailers. He loved driving truck because he got to see the beautiful country and the best part is the wonderful friends he made. Bill thought Montana was the most beautiful state and Kansas had the nicest people. After driving truck he worked on oil rigs, starting in Texas then Oklahoma working his way up from rough neck to superintendent. After leaving the oil rig Bill bought and ran a Bar & Grill in Oklahoma for several years. Bill then returned to South Dakota and did salvage work for many years. He enjoyed doing wood work crafts, making lawn ornaments, piggy banks, clocks, and even made things out of leather. Bill died at his home in Geddes on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a niece and a nephew.
William "Bill" Francis Jandreau was born on March 20, 1943 to Woodrow and Albina (Varilek) Jandreau in Geddes, SD. Bill lived on the family farm and attended country school for 8 years. He graduated from Geddes Public School in 1961. He joined the U.S. Army in July of 1961. He served in the Army and National Guards until July of 1967. He served 2 years of Active Reserves and received an Honorable Discharge. He married Suzanne E. Beeson on December 30, 1965 in Geddes, SD in which this union created 4 beautiful children. His family meant everything to him and he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill worked various jobs, mostly construction. He was trained in the Army to be a skilled heavy equipment operator. Bill drove truck over the road for 15 years, driving from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. He hauled livestock, pulled flatbeds, to refrigeration trailers. He loved driving truck because he got to see the beautiful country and the best part is the wonderful friends he made. Bill thought Montana was the most beautiful state and Kansas had the nicest people. After driving truck he worked on oil rigs, starting in Texas then Oklahoma working his way up from rough neck to superintendent. After leaving the oil rig Bill bought and ran a Bar & Grill in Oklahoma for several years. Bill then returned to South Dakota and did salvage work for many years. He enjoyed doing wood work crafts, making lawn ornaments, piggy banks, clocks, and even made things out of leather. Bill died at his home in Geddes on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a niece and a nephew.
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