Howard William Homme

August 5, 1943 - January 17, 2022

Howard William Homme, 78, of Grand Island passed away January 17th at CHI-Health St. Francis. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 21st, from 4-6 pm, at Trinity United Methodist Church and the funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 22nd at 10:30 am at Trinity United Methodist Church. Paster Kelly Karges will officiate. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Howard was born on August 5, 1943, in Ellsworth, PA, to John and Margaret (Glatfelter) Homme. He was one of thirteen children. He received his education in Ellsworth, graduating from Ellsworth High School in 1961 and joined the US Air Force. In January of 1964, Howard met the love of his life, Lorraine Perry and they were married on June 15, 1964 and had three children. In June 2021, they celebrated 57 years of marriage. Howard enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1961 and served for 21 years 7 months and 16 days. He achieved the rank of Senior Master Sargent and retired in 1984. Following that distinguished career, Howard moved to California and worked in the Defense Contractor industry as a Project Engineer until 2002, when he and Lorraine retired and moved to Grand Island, NE to be near family. In his spare time, Howard enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, gardening, holiday baking and candy making, and spending time with his family. He was very proud of achieving rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts in his youth. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lorraine; children, Michael (Michelle) Homme of Papillion, NE, Gale (Kirt) Lambrecht of Wood River, NE, Angela (Karl) Lewis of Highlands Ranch, CO; nine grandchildren, Joshua (Lexi) Homme, Brett Homme, Aaron (Jenna) Homme, Garret (Kelsey) Lambrecht, Hope (Alan) Carr, Nolan Lewis, Isabel Lewis, Kora Lewis, Harlan Lewis; three great grandchildren, Elaina Lambrecht, Arlo Carr, Ella Carr; two brothers; five sisters; seven brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; and numerous extended family. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Memorials are suggested to either the American Cancer Society or to the family for later designation.