Stephen K. "Steve" Homann

Mattoon, IL-Stephen 'Steve' K. Homann, age 68, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at his residence in Mattoon, IL on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 7:40 A.M.\r\n\r\nThe funeral service in his honor will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2012, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Dorans, IL. Reverend David Bessinger will officiate. Interment will be in Humboldt Township Cemetery, Humboldt, IL. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 4:00-8:00 p.m., at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938.\r\n \r\nBorn April 2, 1943, in Mattoon, IL, Steve was the son of Melvin C. and Freda K. (Knollenberg) Homann. He married Leanne Edwards on April 7, 1963. She survives. He is also survived by three children, Mark Homann and wife Nancy of Freeburg, IL, Matt Homann and wife Paula of Mattoon, IL, and Kenny Homann and wife Kim of Jacksonville, IL; and four grandchildren, Jake and Jenny Homann of Freeburg, IL, and Megan and Myles Homann of Jacksonville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. \r\n\r\nAs a lifelong member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Steve had served as Trustee and Head Usher, as well as serving on numerous other committees. He raised his children and supported his family as a farmer and was considered a steward of the land. As a member of the Coles County Farm Bureau, he had served as past president and held several offices. He devoted more than 20 years of service and served as Trustee to both the Humboldt Volunteer Fire Department and the Humboldt Township. Steve also served on the Board of Trustee's for the Local Drainage District, the Board of Directors for the ASCS, the Mattoon High School Advisory Committee, and the Board of Directors for The Farmer's Grain Company in Dorans, IL. \r\n\r\nAs is evident with his career choice, Steve had a passion for the outdoors. He loved to be outside gardening, grilling out, or hunting and fishing. He also raised and trained birddogs and enjoyed traveling, woodworking, and was a fan of NASCAR. Time with his family, however, was his most treasured way to spend the day.\r\n\r\nSteve was a friendly fellow who never met a stranger and was known for his green hat, shirt, and socks. \r\n\r\nMemorials in his honor may be made to the Lake Land College Foundation for Agricultural Programs. \r\n\r\nPlease visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with his family. \r\n

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Stephen K. "Steve" Homann

April 2, 1943 - February 19, 2012