Warren L. Hommas, Jr., 85

Warren L. Hommas, Jr., 85, died peacefully in his home on Jan. 12, 2016.

He was born on Feb. 23, 1930, in Reading, Pennsylvania.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Penn State and was called to active duty into the U.S. Air Force in 1955. He transferred between various Air Force bases from 1955 to 56 for flight training and then remained stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base from 1956 to 58.

Released from active duty in 1958, he joined the Montana Air National Guard, serving from 1958-1985. He was stationed briefly at Maxwell Air Force Base for training at the Air War College from 1970-71.

He married June Haagenson on June 12, 1959, and they remained married until his death. Warren achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel, retiring in 1985.

Following his retirement, he invested and developed as an independent business owner and consultant. He was an accomplished pilot, talented performer, gifted musician and a skillful woodworker.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. and Ida Hommas and his brother Gerald.

He is survived by his wife June and children, Karla Hanson and Gregg, Scott and Evelyn and Diana Johnson and Robert, and his nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorial gifts in Warren’s memory may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Polson, or First Congregational UCC, Great Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, at First Presbyterian Church, Polson, and also at First Congregational UCC in Great Falls at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.thelakefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.