Homer R. Granius

Homer R. Granius of Destin, Florida passed away on March 5th, 2026. He was born November 20,
1928 in Duvall, Wisconsin to Desire and Verna Malcore Granius, He married Elaine Ledvina on
October 14, 1950.
Homer learned to weld at Bay Ship Building in Sturgeon Bay, then started Granius Welding Shop near
Luxemburg, Wisconsin in the late 1950s. He built farm wagons and did custom welding and
fabricating until he retired.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine, and daughters Mary Granius Salm and Paula Smits and her husband
John Smits; Grandson Michael Smits (special friend Megan Hein) Mike's son Luca and daughter
Macie, and Megan's children Caeden, Kennadee, and Kaysynn; Grandson Matthew Smits and his wife
Megan Millot Smits. Also, Grandaughter Erica Salm Rensch, her husband, Tyler and their children
Ricky, Brighton and Lincoln.
Further survived by his brother Roland (Leland) Granius of Panama City, Florida, sister Christine
Chaudoir of Brussels, WI and Jeanne Gigot Bushner of Casco, Wi and her husband Bill.
Homer was preceded in death by son in law, Rick Salm, brothers in law, Llewellyn Gigot and Jack
Chaudoir, sister in law Judy Granius. and Elaine's sister, Marilyn and her husband Jerry Watzka.
Funeral mass held at Resurrection Church, Miramar Beach Fl on Saturday March 14th. Interment at
Beal Memorial Cemetary in Fort Walton Beach Fl.