Meredith Susan (Eytcheson) Homeyer

With absolutely broken hearts, we share the passing of Sue Homeyer, who left us suddenly and far too soon on Sunday, May 31st, 2026.
Born Meredith Susan Eytcheson on January 27th, 1952, she'd spend most of her life insisting you not call her Meredith, so we'd be chastised for even mentioning it here. Sue, mom, grandma, gam-gam, hey you… anything, but Meredith.
Sue could be described in so many ways, but spunky might be a good place to start. Between the tube tops (the closer to neon, the better), the wild hair dye, and the bedazzled everything, she truly brought a sparkle everywhere she went and the world has lost some shine.
Of all the remarkable things to share, her resiliency comes to mind first. Though she'd be sure to downplay it, Sue navigated a number of personal tragedies throughout her life, never allowing them to slow her down and ensuring she built a future where her children and grandchildren could thrive.
While raising six kids, it's hard to imagine she had time for a job outside of the home, but Sue spent many decades as a cook, finally hanging up her professional apron just a few years ago. Even when her own children had grown, Sue found herself pulling double-duty, cooking at The White Birch Inn while she tended to a grandchild in a highchair next to her workstation. Her last role was a station chef at DCMC, where, more than cooking, she enjoyed the never-ending stream of customers and coworkers to gossip with. But it will be Sue's family cooking and baking that will be missed most — from crunchy fudge sandwiches to no-bake oatmeal cookies, we'll feel the absence of her sweet treats, and Christmas won't be the same without an ice cream pail of brandy slush.
Following her retirement, Sue found enjoyment in a variety of ventures. She invested in a business and kept herself busy working with “the cherry gals,” packing freeze-dried fruits. She cherished this time with friends and again, never missed a chance to gossip.
Sue was, in the simplest terms, someone you wanted to be around. She was always laughing, endearingly absent-minded, and deeply offended if she was left out. Her kids lovingly bemoan how frequently they were kicked out of the house — mostly so she could spend her time gabbing on the green, cord-that-goes-on-for-days kitchen phone, which somehow, even with its miles of coiled cord, never found its way back to the receiver. She never ran out of people to talk to or things to say. She could give it and take it in equal measure, and nobody laughed harder at a good Sue story than Sue.
If there's one thing she was truly iconic for, it was her style. We weren’t kidding about the tube tops — God forbid a woman in her seventies have a tan line. The hair dye was no joke either — when she decided to dye her hair blue, we all had thoughts, so she figured why not pink next. Then purple. Sue loved a great outfit, a funky pair of cheaters, a good thrift, and never met a new purse she didn't have to have. She loved any excuse to go shopping and one of her greatest joys was a girl’s trip with her daughters, the kind that left you exhausted from both shopping and laughter and the car overflowing with stuff she didn't need and memories she did.
Sue was nothing short of incredible. A true matriarch in so many ways, Sue's enduring spirit shaped the lives and family we are so grateful for today. She lived a full life, filled to the brim with great food, sweet treats, the people she loved, and so much laughter. She left us far too soon and had so much, yet she was looking forward to. She was thrilled to be entering her chic great-grandma era, was already making plans for the next girl’s getaway, and was having fun tooling around the family compound in the golf cart she had just bought herself. It was a privilege to know her, and we'll forever admire her for her tenacity and the cycle-breaking resiliency that lives on in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lois Eytcheson, brothers Brian and Terry, and sisters Jayne and Rebecca. She is survived by her children Sandy (Gary) Vandertie, Shelly (Frank) Wickham, Michael Homeyer, Tammy (JD) Hafeman, Kevin (Chrissy) Homeyer, and Tracie Hoffmann; her grandchildren Logan (Hannah) Vandertie, Devin (Jose) Vandertie, Rheys (Adam) Vandertie, Aiden (Natalee) Vandertie, Kailey Guilette, and Colt Homeyer; her great-grandchildren Miah Arce, Evelyn Vandertie, and Malachi Arce, who she was so excited to spoil; and her former husband (though current neighbor), Richard Homeyer.
Sue didn't just leave behind a family — she built one, intentionally and with love, from the ground up. We were lucky to be hers.
Please join us in celebrating the life of Sue on Saturday, July 18th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Wickham Residence, 1892 Idlewild Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Friends and family are warmly welcomed to gather, share memories, and honor a life well lived. In Sue's spirit, we invite you to wear your best and brightest outfit (tube tops optional) — a fitting tribute to the light she brought into our lives.
The Schinderle Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements for Meredith and her family.
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