Chad R. Dreyer, 43 of Savannah passed away on Friday, February 24th, 2023. He was born on October 27th, 1979 to Jim & Karen (Helsley) Dreyer. He married Catina Green in Savannah, MO on February 14, 2007.
Chad was a 1998 graduate of Savannah High School. He was a lifelong Savage. He played football and graduated with a degree in Administration from MWSU before playing indoor football for the St. Joseph Explorers. Chad attended NWMSU for graduate classes to attain his teaching degree and Masters in Administration. Chad joined the Savannah R-3 school district as a physical education teacher at Minnie Cline elementary. Chad coached and served as assistant principal at SHS before becoming the activities director. He also coached high school football at North Platte for 3 seasons. Chad loved God, family, friends, students, and the Savannah Savages. He dedicated his life to the students and serving this community. Chad thoroughly enjoyed coaching the youth of Savannah in basketball and football.
He loved hunting and fishing. Chad had a voracious appetite for life and food, especially if it was wrapped in bacon. He could find food anywhere. He loved animals and had only met one dog who didn't like him (Cardi you know who you are). Chad loved to hate dark green (you know why), so he only reluctantly attended classes "up North". Chad was an outstanding husband, father, and son. He never met a stranger and was gifted with a fantastic sense of humor. Chad made a bucket list early in his life of adventures that were important to him. Chad made time for hunting and fishing trips and learned from his father's passing that tomorrow is never guaranteed, he did not hesitate to fulfill his dreams. Chad will be missed beyond measure by his wife, his boys, his family, and this community.
Survivors include his wife, Catina Dreyer of Savannah; sons, Corbin, Kellen, and Kingston all of Savannah; mother Karen Dreyer, St. Joseph, brother, Wes (Amber) Miller of Bonner Springs, KS; sister, Tracey (Tony) Gonzales of Houston, TX, in-laws Jim Green and Fran McClain of St. Joseph, MO, numerous nieces nephews, and beloved friends. Chad was preceded in death by his father, Jim Ray Dreyer.
Memorial visitation will be held 5:00 pm-8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Savannah. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Chad Dreyer Memorial Fund at Bank Midwest of Savannah MO. Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home Savannah, MO is in charge of local arrangements.
