Thomas C. Homeyer

Thomas Homeyer Obituary

Thomas C. Homeyer a lifelong resident of Des Plaines Funeral services for Thomas C. Homeyer, 62, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Christ Church, 1492 Henry, Des Plaines, where he will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Born Nov. 23, 1941, in Evanston, he died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at his home, with his wife, Patricia, son, Wally, and caregiver, Peter Fadrowski at his side. Interment will be private. Tom attended Central School, Thacker Junior High School, and three years at Maine Township High School. His senior year was spent at Arlington High School, graduating in 1959. During his senior year, he participated in a cooperative work training program. He went on to finish as an apprentice tool and die designer. He worked in a factory all his life. Mr. Homeyer was most recently employed at Certified Tool and Engineering, Fastex Division ITW, AR Tool and Engineering, Buhrke Industries, BMI and Slidecraft. He took great pride in the hard work he put into his landscape at his homes. He enjoyed time with the children his wife cared for. He loved working in his yard and playing with his dogs. He will be sadly missed. Thomas was the husband of 25 years to Patricia (nee Tregembo); former husband of Marlene Katz; father of Stephen (Jane) Homeyer, Brady (Carol) Homeyer of Tennessee, Wally Homeyer of Elgin and Sharon Homeyer (Mike McBrairty) of Michigan; brother of Ted (Carol) Homeyer of Florida, Leroy (Linda) Homeyer of California and Shirley (Terry) Wittekiend of Minooka; aunts and uncles, Myrtle McCarthy, Blanche Schug, Lorraine Grupe, Marion (James) Doherty, Phyllis Volberding and Louis (Joan) Volberding; eight grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin A. and Dorothy Homeyer; aunts, Golda Wolstenholm and Mable Frana; and an uncle, Herbert Volberding. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (847)699-9003.

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Published by Daily Herald from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Homeyer

9 Entries

Karen kerzek

March 16, 2025

I was in sales at BMI when Tom was too, and I manager. I knew nothing about how to read a print and he showed me with all kindness and care how to become familiar with a blueprint.

Karen Springman

February 23, 2004

Dear Pat, Steve, Sharon, Brady and Wally,

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Tom. He was a wonderful person and will live on in our hearts forever.

Clark and Karen Schug Springman

John Frana

February 12, 2004

Pat,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. I remember fondly many of the good times I had at the Homeyer house on Graceland Ave. while I was growing up in Des Plaines. John

Janice Johnson-Brazeau

February 7, 2004

Pat, I want to say that Tom was a great person. In the short time we knew each other from high school and 40+ years later I am so glad we became email friends and I got to know Tom all over again and meet his lovely wife. May the Lord soften your sorrow. Jan

Larry Magura

February 6, 2004

Dear Pat: I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and Tom's family. I knew him when we worked at K & L Industries and Slidecraft together. He was a good co-worker and friend at work. I was deeply sorry to hear of his passing.

Linda Ewald

February 5, 2004

Steve and Jane and family,

My sincerest condolences to all of you. I can't remember your Dad, but I do remember my neighbors from Kaspar. Let me hear from you when you have time. Sincerely, Linda

Cheryl, Lynn & Bill, Anderson/Meador

February 5, 2004

We will always remember Tom as a good neighbor and fellow dog lover.

The body returns to earth, the soul to heaven, the love remains in your heart to connect you forever. May happy memories bring peace and joy to your heart.

Barbara Rizza

February 4, 2004

Our condolences to Patricia and to all of Tom's family. We bought their duplex on White Street in Des Plaines, back in 1992. We remember how nice Tom and Pat were during the selling process. We sold the duplex and moved out of state in 1995, but we have many fond memories of our first home, which we bought from the Homeyers. We will keep Tom and his family in our prayers.

Robert and Barbara Rizza

Anita Dettmer

February 4, 2004

Tom was a wonderful person. He always had time and a kind word for you. Through these past few months, Tom was very brave and courageous. He will surely be missed.

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