Billy Dean

Govro

Mr. Billy Dean Govro, of Wright City, MO, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on May 1, 1943 in St. Louis to the late Frank and Mary (nee: Watson) Govro. Billy had reached the age of 82.

Billy was united in marriage to Patty Fielder on September 27, 1980 in O'Fallon. Together they lived 45 wonderful years together. Billy was employed as a stainless steel welder for over 40 years. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed hunting. After retiring, he began working at Bass Pro in St. Charles in 2006, working in the gun department, a job that matched his favorite hobbies.  He loved to taking his grandchildren fishing every chance they got. Billy was a family man and loved spending time with wife, children, grandchildren, his siblings and his dear friend and brother-in-law, Ralph.

Billy Govro was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary; two sisters, Patricia Hansson and Kathy Dean; one brother, Harold Govro; his in-laws, Marilynn Govro, Beatrice and Joey Fielder. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Patty; two daughters, Laura Trujillo (Rene) and Rachel Govro; grandchildren, Trent Trujillo and Cooper Besselman; three sisters, Gloria Steele, Janet Martin (Ralph) and Brenda Thomas; brother-in-law, Rocky Dean; other relatives and many friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 PM with a burial to follow at the Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Missouri Conservation Department c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may also be given at martinfuneral.net