BLOOMINGDALE-Homer L. Veach, 89, of Bloomingdale, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Majestic Care of Deming Park in Terre Haute.

He was a retired teacher and coach with 33 years of service.

He was born December 21, 1933, in Sesser, Illinois to the late Henry H. Veach and Estelle Rollin Veach.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Gloria Jean White Veach whom he married October 5, 1957. Also surviving, son, Jim (Suzann) Veach of Rockville; daughter, Terri Veach of Rockville; two grandchildren, Brandi (Shane) Vandivier and Tia (Dusty) Jovanovich; five great-grandchildren, Hayden, Ella and Sophia Vandivier and Lanie and Kinsley Jovanovich; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Imogene Lashbrook and Wilma Montgomery; a daughter, Tammi Veach on October 21, 2022.

He graduated from Oakland City College and received his master’s degree from Western Kentucky College in Bowling Green. He served with the Indiana National Guard and was a specialist with the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957. He taught at Richland Township, Clinton and finished his career with 31 years at Turkey Run High School in Marshall. He was a member of the American Legion Fellenzer post 48 in Rockville and Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4353 in St. James City, Florida, Indiana State Teachers Association, and the National Education Association.

At his request there will be no service.

Memorials should friends so desire, may be made to the Hospice of the Wabash Valley, 600 8th Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47804 in his memory.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home & Crematory, Rockville.

Online condolences may be shared at www.goochfuneralhome.com.