Elmer Paul Homrighausen ’53
Paul died Oct. 31, 2020, at his home in Kentfield, Calif., after a brief illness.
Paul was born in Indianapolis, Ind., but grew up in Princeton, and came to the University from Phillips Academy. He was a member of Dial Lodge.
He enlisted in the Army after graduation and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He entered Stanford Law School after leaving the Army and then built a legal career at Morrison Forester in San Francisco, where he worked for more than 45 years. Having grown up on historic Mercer Street, not far from the site of the Battle of Princeton, Paul enjoyed reading history and visiting historic sites in California, the Old West, and Europe.
At the time of his death, Paul was survived by his wife, Ann (who died April 15, 2021); their two daughters; and four grandchildren.
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Leah Homrighausen Knight
2 Weeks AgoThank You for Your Comment
Peter, I was just googling my dad and saw your comment. So sweet. Thank you so much. I miss him every day. He was modest about his talents (at least I think he was), and his sense of humor was subtle but amazing.
Peter Yeatrakas
7 Months AgoAmazing Attorney and Colleague
Paul was an amazing attorney representing the first automated clearing house, CACHA, California ACH Association, which was established in 1972 and continues today as the Western Payments Alliance.
I was hired in 1980 as CACHA’s CEO and first paid employee. Paul worked with us through many issues, contracts and national rules and Federal regulations as well as sitting on the WesPay board and providing legal services to NACHA (National ACH Association, est. 1975) established by five regional ACH associations. Its first chair was also the first chair of WesPay, Mr. Russ Fenwick.
With Paul’s guidance, WesPay was always viewed as the best of the ACH associations. He was more then the association’s attorney, he was a great fried of our board and members.
Rest in peace, my friend.