Carrol James Degeyter

Carrol James Degeyter, 75, of Oberlin, passed away on March 17, 2026. Born on January 27, 1951, in St. Martinville, Louisiana, to George and Odile Degeyter, he graduated from Breaux Bridge High School in 1969. Carrol served in the Louisiana Army National Guard from 1969 to 1976, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He went on to earn his bachelor’s, master’s, and plus 30 hours in Vocational Agriculture at LSU.

Known for his many talents, Carrol often described himself as a “Jack of all trades.” He taught high school agriculture, worked as a truck driver, and later found employment offshore before retiring. A longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, he achieved the rank of fourth degree Knight. Above all, he was a devoted family man who cherished his roles as son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pat Degeyter; two sons, Dwayne Degeyter (Greg Aucoin) and Paul Degeyter and wife Sasha; two daughters, Jennifer Wisdom and husband Ryan, and Michelle Boyer and husband Chris; two grandchildren, Julia Wisdom and Wesley Boyer; his mother, Odile Degeyter; one brother, Daniel Degeyter; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Carrol was preceded in death by his father, George Blaise Degeyter, and his brother, George Erick Degeyter. He will be remembered with deep affection and missed by all who knew him.