Walter Homsey Jr.
Walter Homsey Jr.
Cedar Rapids
Walter Homsey Jr., 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Visitation: 4:00-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Saint George Orthodox Church, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Saint George Orthodox Church. Burial: Saint George Orthodox Cemetery. Papich-Kuba Funeral Services, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Walter was born on March 11, 1933, in Cairo, Illinois, the son of Walter and Marie (Boalbey) Homsey Sr.
Walter worked as a lawyer for his law office, Walter Homsey Attorney at Law. He played the piano, drums, and harmonica. Walter would often play his harmonica for people at the grocery store or any place in public. He enjoyed whistling like a canary wherever he went. He was a big kid at heart and would have fun with all his family. He loved writing, especially poetry, which he published as books.
Walter is survived by his children, Jon Homsey, Walter Homsey III, Teresa (Ray) Campbell, Michael (Theresa) Homsey, and Amanda Homsey; stepdaughter, Laura Bargar; grandchildren, Crystal, Eric, Christina, Jessica, Rebecca, Michael, Charis, Gabriel, Paul and Anne; stepgrandchildren, Michelle, Stacia, and Nicole; many great-grandchildren; and many distant relatives.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Lisa Jensen.