Jeanette A. (Homuth) Homb

December 15, 1930 - March 16, 2021

Please click on the link below to watch funeral service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGHwmi6qJRU Jeanette A (Homuth) Homb, age 90, passed away at home, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, on March 16, 2021. She was born on Dec 15, 1930, in Seneca Township, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Helen (Honzel) Homuth, and was the oldest surviving child. She grew up on a farm near Prairie Du Chien, and her entire life she was known for her independence, strength, generosity, and resourcefulness. She was a Caretaker: At the age of 8 she took care of her siblings and the house so her parents could work on the farm. After graduating from HS she quit her job to take care of her mother, and subsequently an aunt and her family, while they recovered from illnesses. When her mother developed dementia, she moved her into her home; she took care of her husband of nearly 65 years, Vernon, during his prolonged illness; and she was a stay-at-home mom for years, taking care of their six girls. She was a Survivor: Jeanette left home at 15, moved into a boarding house, and until high school graduation, worked as a waitress at Harvey’s SteakHouse Restaurant. She also worked as a clerk at Schultz’s in Madison. Jeanette returned to work outside the home in 1975 as a billing clerk for the Richland Utilities until her retirement in 1994. When she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shogren’s Syndrome almost 50 years ago, she decided that her illnesses would not define who she was, and that pain would not stop her from living. Even as the joint destruction advanced, she remained at home, taking care of herself, house, and gardens until her death. She was a Volunteer: “There are so many people in need, and by helping others, you will realize how fortunate you are.” Unofficially, Jeanette helped out any neighbor, friend or stranger who asked. Officially, she was a Girl Scout leader and member of the community garden club. She made and donated over 100 pillows to the Cancer Center, and knitted mittens to donate to area schools. At St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, she was a member and past president of the Altar Society, organizing and working at funeral lunches, cleaning the church and rectory, and sewing multiple projects for the parish, like baptismal gowns, communion robes, and repairing vestments. She was a Life-long Learner: Jeanette read and asked experts for help to educate herself about areas she was interested in. She mastered anything involving her hands. Jeanette sewed most of her own and children’s clothes, became an organic gardener long before it was fashionable, and was equally skilled at cooking for gatherings of 250 people as she was making cookies or doughnuts for neighborhood children. Her crocheting and knitting projects were works of art, and she made over 100 quilts, of which she gave all but a few away. Most importantly, she passed on her skills to the next 3 generations of family and friends. Survivors include six daughters: Diane Pearl of DeForest, Janice (Randy) Leonard of Richland Center, Cindy (Gordon) Johnston of Nashville, TN, Sandy of Minnetonka, MN, Ellen of Milwaukee, Mary (Ron) Ewing of Richland Center, 14 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, brother Charles Homuth (Eva) of Clermont, FL, sister Kay Cherrier of Bella Vista, AR, sister-in-law Sandy Homb, of Ventura, CA, brother-in-law Clyde Homb, of Arlington, TX, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Arlene, son-in-law, Steven Pearl, and in-laws, Ronald Cherrier, Robert and Leona Homb, Ray and Betty Homb, and Kenneth Homb. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richland Center, Friday, March 26, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with visitation from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Fr. Robert Letona will be officiating. Masks are requested. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, WI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Richland Center Food Pantry, a charity of your choice, or plant a tree or flowers in your yard in her memory. Please click on link to view funeral service! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGHwmi6qJRU .