Frederick W. Stromeyer Jr.

Frederick W. Stromeyer, Jr., age 98, died peacefully from natural causes on Monday, June 15 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Metairie and parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena where he was an usher for many years.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife Lois of 77 years; his three children: Wayne (Cheryl), Gary (Ann) and Judy (Marc Weitz); his seven grandchildren: Erik (Carolina), Jennifer (John Gilmore), Cliff (Helen), Stephanie (Joe Gibney), Sara (Brian Porter), Matthew (Huyen) Weitz and Michael (Zandy) Weitz; and his twelve great grandchildren with one on the way.

He attended St. Catherine, Metairie High & Tulane University after which he worked for Higgins Industries, Inc. A proud member of the Greatest Generation, he was in the 100th Replacement Battalion in the U. S. Army during World War II … entering Normandy the day after the Allied Forces first stormed its beaches. He was married to Lois Usner on January 26, 1943 while on furlough.

After the war, he worked at Delta Airlines & Metropolitan Life before having a State Farm Insurance agency where he worked for over 30 years. His success was not only directly attributable to his work ethic, but also to his reputation for honesty, integrity, and kindness. His office walls were adorned with many plaques and awards earned throughout the years.

Fred loved to travel, dance, play piano and, most importantly, to make everyone laugh. Wherever he went, he made new friends. He was an ardent LSU fan. His love for travel took him and Lois (and often family and friends) to 48 states and several countries, making lifelong friends from California to Florida. When he danced with his wife, everyone would stop to watch, encircling them on the dance floor.

After winning a foot race with his grandson in his late 60s, he was inspired to enter the Senior Olympics where he won many ribbons and gold medals; eventually competing in the National Senior Olympics. He walked 3 miles a day at “Metairie Playground” 6 days a week until his late 80s. He was a proud member of the Good Old Metry Boys.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will honor Fred Stromeyer at a later date with a “Celebration of Life” as soon as it is safe for us to be together … true to his nature, he said that he wanted us to have a party when he died.

Until this time, give the family a call to offer words of support, leave a favorite memory on the funeral home’s website or, above all, say a prayer for Fred and his family during this difficult time.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com