Fr. Jules Conrad Speyrer's Obituary
Fr. Jules Conrad Speyrer, Jr., age 91, of Basile, La., born October, 27, 1918 in Leonville, La died Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Eunice Extended Care Hospital in Eunice, La. .
Father Speyrer was born October 27, 1918 and was ordained to the priesthood December 22, 1943. His first assignment was as associate pastor in Kaplan from 1945 to 1950. He then served as associate pastor in Ville Platte from 1950 to 1955. From 1953 to 1956 he served as pastor in Hathaway. He was assigned as pastor at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile in 1956 and served there until his retirement in 1994. After retirement, Father Speyrer continued his service in Basile and the surrounding area. He served as a priest for 65 years.
He is survived by his
One Sister,
Eula Lee (Speyrer) Gallonstein & husband Robert of Fort Collins, Colo.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Jules Conrad Speyrer, Sr. and Edna Guidry Speyrer; Brothers, D. J. & Claude Speyrer.
Visitation is Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 8:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 PM at St. Augustine's in Basile. A contenious rosary will be prayed.Funeral service will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church at 12:00 PM Saturday, January 23, 2010 . Burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile, La. View obituary and send personal condolences online @
www.quirkfuneralhome.com
Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 2616 W. Stagg Street of Basile is in charge of arrangements.
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