Born in 1942 in Victoria, Texas, Bill was raised in Jennings, Louisiana, and spent the last 58 years of his life in Gonzales, Louisiana—a community he came to deeply love and call home. A proud veteran, Bill served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963, demonstrating the quiet strength and dedication that would define his life.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother Velma Flournoy, and his brother, Norman Belleu. He is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Belleu (Leger), and their sons William Jr. (Rae Sheets), John (Amanda Decoteau), and Roman (Emily Freund). Five grandkids, Jack, Trey (Michelle Mcmahan), Sophia Hilbun (Landon), Cade and Audrey. One great grandson Brooks.
He worked for 40 years at PCS Nitrogen before retiring, where his reliability and work ethic left a lasting impression. Outside of work, Bill had a lifelong passion for automobiles, especially drag racing—owning and driving race cars at two different stages in his life. His retirement years were filled with exploration and creativity; he enjoyed American Western art, astronomy, model railroads, remote control airplanes, and meticulously building model cars and ships.
Bill Belleu will be remembered for his wisdom, his hands-on ingenuity, and the love he shared with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A visitation for Bill will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737, followed by a funeral service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Bill will be laid to rest in Hope Haven Garden of Memory, 604 E. Hwy 30, Gonzales, LA, 70737.
