Richard "Dick" Andrew Homer

Richard Andrew (Dick) Homer, 92, of DeWitt, MI passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Hospice of Lansing@Stoneleigh. Richard was born November 24, 1927 in Lansing, the son of the late Dolphus and Bessie (McMullen) Homer. In 1954, he married Glenda I. (Wade), who passed away in 1964. In 1966 he married Frances E. (Hiner). They spent 49 amazing years together until Frances passed in 2016. Richard worked as an automotive technician, first at Al Edwards Lincoln-Mercury, then Max Curtis Ford, both in Lansing before retiring in 1992. Aviation was always near to Richard’s heart. In the 50’s he had a pilots’ license and his own private plane. Later on he got involved in building and flying R/C model aircraft, becoming a member of the Capital Area R/C Radio Drone Squadron. He was also a member of the Lansing B.P.O.E. Richard was also a very accomplished carpenter and woodworker, having built his first home in Gunnisonville. A devoutly religious man, Richard was active in several local churches in his lifetime.

Richard was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Alton, Milton, and Robert; one sister, Wilma; and stepson, Kirk Hiner. Surviving are brother, Ed Homer and his wife, Muriel of Avon Lake, OH, son, David Homer and his wife, Dawn of Hickory Corners, MI; stepson, Evan Hiner of Battle Creek, MI, stepson, Brent Hiner and his wife, Beth of Rockford, MI, stepson, Gary Hiner and his wife, Mavis of Centerville, TN; stepdaughter, Donna Lee North and her husband, Jim of Maple Rapids, MI; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services and Mass celebrating Richard’s life will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019, 11am at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd., Lansing MI 48917. Interment following at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 2-4pm and 6-8pm at St. David’s Church.

Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel.