Donald Preston Homme

Donald Preston Homme obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Donald Preston Homme

Donald Homme Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home on Oct. 3, 2025.

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May 16, 1944 - September 16, 2024Donald Preston Homme, Proud United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Mercer). Loving father of Michelle Green and Donald (Elizabeth). Loving grandpa to James, Jacob C, Jacob F, Jonah and Jason. Dear brother to LaVonne Wibe of San Diego CA and Roxanne Boesen of Sarasota, FL. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friend to all.He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Betty; brother Delbert Homme; and sisters Mitzi Wateland, Dixie Johnson, Myrna Johnson, and Connie Branden.Don enjoyed gardening, fishing, and cooking.Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11 AM until 3 PM at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 N York Road, Elmhurst IL. Military Honors provided by the Army will take place at 2:45 PM at the chapel.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the VFW #7446, American Legion Post 1205 or the Moose Lodge 2578, would be appreciated.For funeral information, please call JGeils Funeral Services at 630-247-6623.
Memorial Visitation
Saturday, September 28, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home
435 N York St
Elmhurst IL 60126
US
(630) 834-1133
(630) 530-1666
Funeral Home
Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home
435 N York St
Elmhurst IL - 60126
US
(630) 834-1133
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