Dr. William Michael "Mike" Gaar, MD

Mike was a man of faith, one who lived life fully, loved deeply, and left a lasting impact on every life he touched. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 20 years, Janet Gaar; his mother, Sybil Sisco Gaar; his older brother, Joseph Frazer Gaar, Jr.; and his sister, Valerie Gaar Moore and her husband Tony Moore; his brother-in-law, Dr. Brent Gray and their families; his children, Zachary Michael Gaar and Christian Taylor Gaar; his step-children, Dakota Chase Crochet and Cassidy Taylor Crochet; and his treasured grandchildren, Taytum Olivia-Jane Crochet, Romee Ray Crochet, and Bliss Ivy Crochet. Mike was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harold and Mabel Lemaire Sisco; paternal grandparents, Kermit and Franceile Frazer Gaar; his father, Dr. J. Frazer Gaar, Sr.; our younger sister, Jill Gaar Gray; our “Uncle Henry”, Henry Allen Schultz; and his aunt, Wanda Sisco Schultz. Mike graduated from Belmont High School in Opelousas - class of 1977, LSU Baton Rouge - class of 1981, and LSU Medical School in New Orleans - class of 1985. Mike was a board-certified Internal Medicine and Emergency Room Physician. Mike dedicated his love to serving others with steady hands and a compassionate heart – whether it was in the ER, at family gatherings, or quietly helping someone in need, and never expecting anything in return. Mike was a creature of habit, a proud LSU Tiger through and through. He never missed a chance to throw up his signature “L” and say “Geaux Tigers!”. He embraced life fully and found joy in the simple pleasures, whether it was hunting, golfing, or going to the camp with his brother, sons, and close friends. Family was at the heart of everything Mike did. He was a devoted father and a steady, playful presence in the lives of his children and their friends. He maintained strong bonds with his siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles. He cherished daily coffee dates with his wife at Starbucks, where they would catch up on world news, Facetime with grandbabies, and scroll through cherished pictures. Becoming a “Papa” was one of the greatest joys of Mike’s life. The bond he shared with his grandchildren gave him immeasurable joy and was a special chapter in the legacy of love he carried for his entire family. Honoring his wishes, Mike will be cremated and his ashes will be spread in places he loved the most. At a later date, the family will host a celebration of life - casual, joyful, and full of laughter – exactly the way Mike would have wanted. More details when the time comes. In the meantime, please hold his wife, children, grandchildren, family, and friends in your heart. Mike was one of the good ones. The rare kind. The kind that saw the best in people, even when they couldn’t see it in themselves. His presence was a gift, and the world feels quieter without him. “Dear God in heaven, we are going to miss him.” Personal condolences may be sent to the family of William Michael “Mike” Gaar at: www.delhommefuneralhome.com William Michael “Mike” Gaar and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA. Copyright Delhomme Funeral Homes, Inc. June 2025.

Dr. William Michael "Mike" Gaar, MD

November 2, 1959 - May 30, 2025