Leslie L. Beyer

Leslie Louis Beyer, 82, of Needville, Texas has passed away on March 9th, 2025. Leslie was born on September 12th, 1942, in Moulton, Texas to his loving parents Charlie Beyer and Stazie Beyer. Leslie attended Needville High School where he graduated in 1961 and was a member of the state basketball team. He also played football and participated in a one act play. From 1961 to 1963, he attended Texas A&M University and was in the Corps of Cadets. Leslie served in the Vietnam war in 1966 as a check typist with the Judge Advocate Section. After serving his duty, once he returned to the states, he worked at WKM until 1988 and also attended the University of Houston and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business in 1975. Later in his career, he was a Math Teacher at Terry High School and Lamar High School from 1991 until 2001 when he retired. Leslie loved his vegetable garden, grilling BBQ and making sausage, and was a fan of polka and country music, his favorite artist being George Jones. Animals had a special place in Leslie’s heart, especially dogs, and in his free time Leslie coached little league baseball and free throw competitions. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Needville, Texas and was a Knights of Columbus member. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion. Leslie is preceded in death by his parents Charlie Beyer and Stazie Beyer, his sister Charlene Shimek, his brother Harvey Beyer, and nephews Ronald Shimek and Troy Tait. Leslie is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Beyer, his son Leslie Beyer Jr., his daughter Celeste Stewart (Aubrey), granddaughters Lauren Lueders (David) and Miranda Goodwin (Chris), nieces Jennifer Dunn (Steve) and Melinda Barkhurst (Neal) and nephews Wayne Shimek and Kenneth Shimek. Visitation will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 18th at 9:00 AM in Needville, Texas with a rosary at 9:30 AM. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM with a burial to follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Expressions of remembrance and condolences are welcome and may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Leslie L. Beyer

September 12, 1942 - March 9, 2025