Jerry Frederick Homeyer died peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2025 at the age of 84, after a relatively short battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Jerry was born to Fred and Esther (Nelson) Homeyer on August 23, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. He married the love of his life, Barbara L. Farris, on December 1, 1962 in Owensville, MO, and shared nearly 63 years together. Jerry and Barbara were best friends and truly lived their life together, having worked together in the banking profession for more than 25 years.
Jerry is survived by his wife Barbara, sons Kurt (Stephanie), Michael (Angie), daughter-in-law Kelli Hodge, grandchildren Taylor, Jessica, Allison, Elizabeth, Grace, Alex, and Matthew, and great-grandchild Henry. Jerry is also survived by his brother Bill (Cindy) and brothers-in-law Hal (Nancy), John (Ruth), and Don (Cindy) and a host of nieces and nephews. Jerry was pre-deceased by son Brad and sister-in-law Fay Cline. Jerry was well-loved, and he loved his immediate and extended family.
Jerry 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. Jerry 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.
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.
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. The porch swing on their back patio offered a quiet place for Jerry and Barbara to overlook the lake and Brad’s memorial garden.
Jerry will be deeply missed, but his kind heart, generous nature, and sense of humor will endure in his children and grandchildren.
