Mr. Guy Hommel, Sr.'s Obituary
Guy Hommel Sr., ahe 92 of Parrottsville, passed away January 25, 2020 at his home after a brief illness.
Born in the Parrottsville community, guy lived there most of his life. As a boy during the Great Depression, he was forced to leave school to work for his family.
At the age 17, he enlisted in the United States Army. Guy proudly served his country during the closing days of World War II and was honored to be a driver for the colonel. While stationed in Austria he met his future wife of nearly 69 years, Magda.
Upon his return to the United States he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. After being discharged from the Army, he lived briefly in Cleveland, Ohio before moving back and settling in the Parrottsville community.
For most of his married life he and his wife Magda operated a construction company, and in later years, running an asphalt and concrete company before its sale in 2002. He also helped oversee the running of the construction company until his death.
He was an avid gardener, farmer, cook and loved to share his meals with any who would partake in them with him. He was a long-time member of the Parrottsville Ruritan Club where just this past December he celebrated 54 years of perfect attendance, a feat of which he was very proud.
Guy was preceded in death by his wife Magda; parents Frank and Stella Hommel; brother Jim Hommel and wife Margaret; sisters Mary Ann Hommel and Dean Keller; son-in-law Bill Blazer.
Survivors include his children Ronnie (Debbie) Hommel, Guy (Gayla) Hommel Jr. and Dolly Blazer; grandchildren April Blazer (Larry) Shaver, Dustin and Monica Hommel, Laura and Randy Forbes, Duyane Hommel, Clay Blazer, Derk Hommel, and Marissa and Nathaniel Pressnell as well as by seven great grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law Emma and Ervin Keller and Madge Williams; sister-in-law Lydia Hommel as well a host of nieces and nephews.
The family wants to thank Amedisys Home Health and Hospice Care; Dr. Michael Hood and caregivers Mary and Scott.
The funeral service will be held 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, January 28, 2020 at Parrottsville United Methodist Church with Pastor Roy Dalton officiating. The family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020 at the Blazer Cemetery for the 11:00 a.m. interment.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Parrottsville United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Costner-Maloy
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