Homer Husband

Homer R. Husband, 91, of Rib Mountain, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

He was born to the late Lewis and Edna (Gordon) Husband on January 22, 1926 in Meridian, Mississippi. Homer spent his childhood in Mississippi and decided to leave school early so he could enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Over his 20 years of service he served during World War II and Korea. While he was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, he met his future wife, Betty, and they were later married. Homer was also stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and in Hawaii. After three years in Hawaii, he returned to Camp Lejeune where he later retired.

After Homer's military career, they decided to move to Wausau so they would be closer to Betty's family. Homer began work at Schuette Metals. He also went on to work at American Can and Weyerhaeuser. Homer loved and enjoyed his family, especially time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening with Betty, camping and fishing up north, bowling, golf, and travelling.

Survivors include sons, Gary (Joan) of Naperville, IL, Gregg (Sharon) and Grant, both of Wausau; grandchildren, Alyce, Marie, Austin, and Salena; and nieces and nephews in Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, in 1995.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Rib Mountain Lutheran Church, 3010 Eagle Ave, Wausau (town of Rib Mountain), with Rev. Timothy Swanson officiating. Family and friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Texas, with military honors provided by the U.S. Marine Corps and V.F.W. Burns Post #388.

You may sign the family guestbook at www.helke.com.