Edwin Homeier Jr

Edwin H. Homeier Jr., 83, of Cabrey, IL., passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1937 the son of Edwin and Dorothy (Frankenstein) Homeier Sr. He married Peggy Henderson on June 17, 1995 in Oak Park, IL. He was a chemistry teacher at Concordia University, River Forest, and a researcher at UOP. Ed was a political activist, loved music, read voraciously, desired to continuously learn new things, enjoyed playing cards, and Farkle. Most of all he cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Homeier, 3 children; Steven (Stephanie) Homeier of Hampshire, Michael Homeier of Austin TX., Daniel (Nicole) Homeier of Downers Grove, 3 stepsons; Jeffrey Colombe of Washington, DC., Kevin (Ashley) Colombe of Omaha, NE., Andrew (Emily) Colombe of O’Fallon, IL., a sister; Maryann Schaffer of Belton, TX., 14 grandchildren; Maggie, Amanda, Emma, Amelia, Mitch, Maddy, Joey, Nate, Ellie, Lucia, Nico, Selah, Giuseppe, and Marion. He is preceded in death by his former wife; Arlene (Leege) Homeier; parents. Services will be private. Memorials may be made to Doctors Without Borders, located at https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org