The Very Rev. Robert Arthur L'Homme, retired Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in Peoria, Illinois, entered eternal life on November 25, 2020, after a courageous battle with COVID-19.

He was born May 2, 1941, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Georgina Roberta Miner L'Homme, who preceded him in heaven.

Dean L'Homme married the love of his life, Carol McClintock L'Homme, April 15, 1989, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Kankakee, Illinois.

Dean L'Homme received a Master's of Science in Psychology from Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts. Following obtaining his degree, he worked as a disc jockey for a rock and roll radio station in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dean L'Homme also worked as a reporter for the Indianapolis News with a weekly syndicated column, "Religious Speaking" which he wrote for many years. Dean L'Homme then attended the Nashotah House, graduating in 1969. He was ordained to the Diaconate in June of 1969, and ordained into the Priesthood on December 20, 1969.

In 1972, Dean L'Homme was installed as Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Kankakee, Illinois. His first and most important mission at St. Paul's was getting the parish youth involved in the church by creating a youth group which participated in many parish and charitable endeavors. The youth of St. Paul's fondly called themselves "L'Homme's Kids" and referred to him as Padre. Dean L'Homme served as rector at St. Paul's for 20 years.

In 1992, Dean L'Homme was installed as the Dean of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Peoria, Illinois, where he served until his retirement in 2004. During retirement and until his passing, Dean L'Homme served as Sunday Associate at St. John's Episcopal Church in Lafayette, Indiana.

While in Kankakee and Peoria, Dean L'Homme wore many hats. He was a columnist, President of the Kankakee Mental Health Association, President of the Peoria Historic Preservation Council, and member of Lead Consultants (counseling team for parishes).

Dean L'Homme and his wife, Carol, enjoyed traveling to several countries and antiquing. Dean L'Homme was an avid reader, a knowledgeable Civil War enthusiast and collector. He had studied and spoken several languages. Dean L'Homme loved God, family, kindness, and endeavored to make everyone he met feel valued and loved. He was known to all as Father, Dean, Padre, Pastor, Grandpa, Papa, Pepe, and Bob. His happiest times were when he was baptizing new Christians, leading "L'Hommes Kids," and spending time with his family.

Dean L'Homme is survived by his wife of 31 years, three daughters, a son-in-law, and a daughter-in-law, Victoria McClintock Senesac (Paulette Giardina), of Manteno, IL, Theresa McClintock Scott (Kevin), of Kankakee, IL, and Keli McClintock Roach, of Lafayette, IN; five grandchildren, Daniel Scott, Tyler Scott, Joseph Roach, Cody Roach, and Courtney Roach; six great-grandchildren, Hailey, Brandon, and Kassidy Scott, Kayden, Ava, and Cody, Jr, Roach; and, two foster sons, Robert d'Oliviera and William Sole. He is also survived by two sisters, Jeanne L'Homme and Shirley (Marco) Samayoa, of Brownsburg, Indiana.


The preceding obituary was published originally at Legacy.com at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/jconline/name/robert-l-homme-obituary?pid=197188782

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