Eugene L Hameister

Eugene (Gene) Hameister, 83 (formerly of Beecher & Homewood) passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. Eugene was born on October 25, 1941, to Marcella Hameister (Riechers) and Louis Hameister of Beecher, Illinois. Eugene attended Zion Lutheran grade school and Beecher High School. In Beecher, he met and married his beloved wife of 61 years, Myrna Hameister (Firnhaber). He was a proud army veteran, reaching the rank of Sargeant and serving active duty in the artillery division in Vietnam. After the military, Eugene attended the University of Illinois at Champaign, where he received a bachelor's degree in accounting. Following graduation, the couple moved to Homewood with young son, Brian, where they resided until earlier this year. Eugene worked for many years as an accountant in a variety of industries. He was quiet, hard-working, and dedicated to his career and his family. He was a man of integrity, generosity, and strong faith who volunteered as an usher and treasurer for many years at Salem Lutheran in Homewood. Eugene enjoyed caring for his yard and garden, and never met a tree he didn’t like. He is survived by his wife, Myrna, son Brian (Gretchen) Hameister, grandsons Jason and Eric Hameister, brother Dennis (Brenda) Hameister, nephew Ron Firnhaber, nieces Cheryl (Mark) Salerno, Sandy (Marty) Corneya, and Gayle (Newland) Baldwin, as well as many cousins, friends, and extended family members who will miss him dearly. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Beecher, starting at 10 AM until the funeral service at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace Lutheran in Beecher, a church dear to his heart. We find comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the examples he set, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish.