Walter Raynaud
Walter Louis Raynaud, 90, Waco passed away October 22, 2025 at Ascension Providence Hospital with his loving wife by his side.
Visitation: 9:00 am, Tuesday, October 28th at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday October 28th in the Chapel of Lake Shore Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:30pm in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.
Walter was born on May 22, 1935 to parents Joseph B. and Muriel P. Raynaud.
He was a graduate of Texas A&M University. He was a Mechanical Engineer by trade and was the owner of Raynaud Engineering in Houston for many years. He was an avid member of the Lions Club for a number of years and loved riding his motor cycle. Walter was also a member of the Waco Stars square dancing club. He was a Drummer for the Scottish Pipers and a Drummer for the Baylor Singing Seniors. He loved traveling on trips to foreign countries. Walter was also a member of the Methodist Church and Renew Church.
Walter is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Bentivoglio Raynaud and Muriel Park Raynaud; his first wife, Beverly Willett Raynaud and his second wife, Charlene Parks and step brother, Marvin LaFrentz.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Raynaud; sons, Michael L. Raynaud and Allen Scott Raynaud; step sons, David Dorris and wife Teresa and Wade Dorris; step grandchildren, Sunny Ellis and husband Travis, Savannah Dorris, Dustin Dorris, Chelsey Black and husband Chad and 4 step great grandchildren.
Walter is also survived by his brother, Barton Raynaud and wife Terri of California; sister, Angela Smith and husband Terry of Abilene; nephew, Roger Smith his wife Melanie and their son, Matthew of Bastrop; grand nephew, Tye Smith of Austin; step brothers, Ralph LaFrentz, Kent LaFrentz; step sisters, Sharon Duarte, Barbara Hull, Carolyn Irwin, Denise Hunter and numerous other loving relatives and friends.
Online condolences can be made at https://www.lakeshorefuneralhome.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Lake Shore Funeral Home and Crematory, 5201 Steinbeck Bend Drive Waco, TX 76708, (254) 752-5900.