William E. Germany, Sr.

William “Bill” Everett Germany passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at age 88. He was born in New Orleans, LA on September 5, 1931 to the late Marion R. Germany and Ellen H. Koch. Bill was also preceded in death by his stepson, John W. Lloyd, a brother Marion R. Germany, Jr. and his sister, Shirley G. McBride. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marguerite “Peggy” Macmillan Germany; daughters, Lezli M. Alford (Bennett) and Diane L. Matthews (Charles); sons, William Everett Germany, Jr. (Trina) and Stephen Lloyd (Giselle); a brother, Robert Germany; grandchildren, Rhian Germany, Everett Germany, Christopher Germany and Kelly Powers; step-grandchildren, Fern (Lloyd) Warner, Andrew Matthews (Jennifer), James Matthews (Katherine), Christine Matthews, Danielle Lobell (Thomas), John Lloyd, and Christopher Lloyd; and great-grandchildren, Brock, Blake & Derek (Lloyd) Warner.

Bill graduated from Warren Easton High School in 1949 and later attended Tulane University. He joined the United States Navy during the Korean War. Bill received a Korean War service medal and a Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal. He was honorably discharged from the military as a Draftsman 1st class.

Bill spent his entire career at Chevron Oil Company as a construction engineer. He was an avid sailor on Lake Pontchartrain and cruised all over the world with his beloved Peggy. Due to the current restrictions, services will be private.

We invite you to share fond memories with the family and sign the Funeral Guest Book online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, https://action.nmcrs.org/page/contribute/donate2015