Henry W Homrighausen

HENRY W. HOMRIGHAUSEN, 89, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 12:12 pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his residence.

He was born to the late Henry L. and Minnie (nee Menk) Homrighausen on June 16, 1937, in Red Bud, Illinois

On June 18, 1958, Henry married Linda Wachtel in Paderborn, Illinois. They shared many wonderful years together until her passing on March 2, 1977. Henry was fortunate to find love again and married Brenda Reeves on August 14, 1986, in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

A trucker at heart, Henry spent over 60 years on the open road as a dedicated truck driver. When he wasn't behind the wheel, he was happiest outdoors farming or spending time working on trucks. A man of Catholic faith, he lived his life grounded in his values, hard work, and devotion to those he loved.

Survivors:

Wife:

   Brenda Homrighausen

7 Children:

   Vernon (Marie) Homrighausen, Karen Crook, Dennis Homrighausen,Leon (Shari)Homrighausen, Ron (Donna) Homrighausen, John (Caley) Homrighausen, and Cody (Meagan) Homrighausen

2 Step Children:

   Angie (Don) LaPre & Shawn Gipson

1 Step Daughter-in-law:

   Larissa Gipson

12 Grandchildren:

   Jessica Homrighausen, Matthew Homrighausen, Jamie Schindler, Daniel (Sally) Crook, Ryan Homrighausen, Katie Bowlin (Morgan Schlemmer),  Emily Homrighausen, Mya Homrighausen, Christian Homrighausen, Caden Homrighausen, Ashley Homrighausen, and Tucker Homrighausen

3 Step-Grandchildren:

   Olivia Gipson, Casey Robbins, and Xander Gipson

9 Great Grandchildren:

   Heather & Robin Sauerhage, Jeffery Donjon, Kaitlynn & Kourtney Schindler, Abigail & Caleb Crook, and Raylin & Kylie Bowlin

1 Step Great Grandchild: 

  Ryder

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife – Linda, 1 Son – David S. Homrighausen, 1 Son-in-law- Tim Crook, and 1 Daughter-in-law – Suzy Homrighausen, 3 Grandchildren – Jennifer Crook, Amanda Homrighausen, and Justin Homrighausen, 1 Grandson-in-law – Dan Schindler, and Step Son-in-law – Billy Gipson

It was Henry’s wish to be cremated.