Jerry Frederick Homeyer, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 10, 2025, after a relatively short battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
He was born Aug. 23, 1941, to Fred and Esther (Nelson) Homeyer in St. Louis.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara L. Farris, Dec.1, 1962, in Owensville, and shared nearly 63 years together.
Jerry began his career as a bank examiner for the State of Missouri, later serving as CEO of Bank of Salem. He retired from Stone County National Bank in Reeds Spring.
He lived life to its fullest. He was an avid reader and had many hobbies, including spelunking (introducing his sons to cave exploring at a young age), tennis and fishing – taking his sons on a myriad fishing trips to lakes, ponds, and rivers across Missouri and at Table Rock Lake.
He was known by all to be incredibly kind and had a wonderful sense of humor and was a terrific joke teller, never shy to miss an opportunity to tell one of his “Jerry Homeyer” jokes to any willing ear.
In 1994, Jerry and Barbara made their home on the shores of Table Rock Lake, where they spent 30 years enjoying their life. Their weekends were full hosting family and friends, boating on the lake, arrow-head hunting and relaxing on the dock. They relished that they had a place where their family called home and spent countless hours. It was a place of immense happiness, where he and Barbara created memories that will live on for years.
Jerry was well known for his ability to “relocate” endless amounts of rocks and soil for Barbara’s landscaping endeavors. He enjoyed working outdoors and sharing a cold beverage while visiting with neighbors.
The dock was a favorite gathering spot on hot summer days and evenings. Their porch swing on the back patio offered a quiet place for Jerry and Barbara to overlook the lake and Brad’s memorial garden.
He will be deeply missed, but his kind heart, generous nature and sense of humor will endure in his children and grandchildren.
Jerry and Barbara were best friends and truly lived their life together, having worked together in the banking profession for more than 25 years.
He was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Esther; son, Brad; and sister-in-law, Fay Cline.
Jerry is survived by his wife Barbara; sons, Kurt and wife Stephanie and Michael and wife Angie; daughter-in-law, Kelli Hodge; grandchildren, Taylor, Jessica, Allison, Elizabeth, Grace, Alex and Matthew; great-grandchild, Henry; brother, Bill and wife Cindy; brothers-in-law, Hal and wife Nancy, John and wife Ruth and Don and wife Cindy; and a host of nieces and nephews. Jerry was well-loved, and he loved his immediate and extended family.
