Rudolph "Rudy" William Mayer Jr.

Rudolph William “Rudy” Mayer Jr. passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019. He was 86 years old. Beloved husband of Ray Ann Ansardi Mayer for over 25 years, and the late Audrie Teague Mayer of 33 years. Loving father of Rudolph William “Rudy” Mayer III, Elizabeth Mayer Johnson (the late Frankie), Eric Mayer (Melissa), Lisa Mayer, and the late William T. Mayer. Step-father of Faye Retif (Joey), Annette Gagliano, and Bradley T. Ferguson (Hope). Grandfather of Lorelei Mayer, Brindisi Mayer, Jamie Johnson Sr. (Christine), Jennifer James (Dale Jr.), Frankie Trosclair (Jon), Brandi Mayer, Eric Mayer, Mariah Duhe (Sal Jr.), Kayla Schmidt, and Jesse Schmidt, and step-grandfather of Robert Barback III (Lauryn), Ryan Barback, Amber Friel (Brian), Adam Gagliano (Brittany), and Hannah Ferguson. Great-grandfather of Jamie Jr., Christian, Kolleen, Tristyn, Christopher III, Dale III, Linken, Charlee, Aleah, Bella Grace, Jolie Rose, Sal III, Anamaria, Levee, Elijah, and Averi. Step-great-grandfather of Laura and Lilliana. Brother of Elaine Teague (the late William), Shirley Lyons (Andrew), and the late May Warren (the late Charles). Son of the late Rudolph William Mayer Sr. (Lilly) and the late Mazel Tournet Mayer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his faithful four-legged companion Reba. Rudy was a native of New Orleans, resident of Chalmette for the majority of his life, and has lived in Mandeville since Hurricane Katrina. He graduated from Fortier High School and served his country in the United States Army in Korea, and at home in the National Guard. He spent most of his career as a Marine HVAC Technician. He was very active in many fraternal organizations, and was a proud member of Blue Lodges 459 and 188 and the Eastern Star Lakeshore Chapter 59, Rachel Jackson chapter 241, American Legion Mandeville Post 415, the Consistory Valley of New Orleans, the Jerusalem Shrine, and the York Rite, serving those organizations for over 50 years. He was also a member of Northshore Shrine Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital are preferred. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a service to celebrate his life at GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, on Saturday morning, August 17, 2019 at 11:30. Visitation will begin at 9:00, and Masonic service will begin at 11:00. Inurnment will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.gracenorthshore.com.