Phillip Wayne Hosmer
Phillip Wayne Hosmer passed away on Dec. 24, 2020.
He was born in the family home in Burton to Len and Hilda Hosmer on Sept. 2, 1927. The family moved to a farm on Jug Road, where he lived until he graduated from Berkshire High School in 1945.
After serving two years in the Army, Wayne received his B.A. from Hiram College and a Master’s in Education from Kent State. He also did post-graduate work at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Wayne taught in the West Geauga school system for over 30 years, until his retirement in 1989.
At West Geauga, he met his wife Patricia Crain Bucher, to whom he was married for 57 years.
Their honeymoon to Quebec started a love of travel. Wayne and Pat visited all 50 states and more than 60 countries on six continents.
During his retirement, Wayne regularly volunteered at Geauga Medical Center, Geauga Park District, Geauga County Historical Society and Habitat for Humanity, and tutored for Project Learn at the Geauga County jail.
He was active in the Chagrin Falls United Methodist Church, serving as the chairperson of the administrative board and president of the Methodist Men’s organization. Wayne also served on the South Russell zoning board. He supported the American Red Cross, donating 150 pints of blood.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Elizabeth (Laura); stepsons, Phil (Susan) Bucher and Paul (Dorothy) Bucher; granddaughter, Keana (Morgan) Meyer; great-grandchildren, Katharine, Elizabeth and Asher Meyer; sister-in-law Lois Hosmer; as well as several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Len and Hilda Hosmer; brothers, Harry and Roy; sister-in-law Doris; and grandson Paul Bucher.
Gifts in Wayne’s memory may be donated to the DDC Clinic for Special Needs, 14567 Madison Road, Middlefield, OH 44062.
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