
Richard B. Overmyer, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born on March 8, 1929 in Fremont, the son of Donald and Freda (Adams) Overmyer. He was a 1947 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Richard married Lucille M. “Lucy” Cloud on November 12, 1949 in Bellevue, OH and she survives. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from November 20, 1951 to November 19, 1955 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
Richard was an Industrial Engineer at Ford Motor Co. in Sandusky, OH
for thirty-three years and retired in 1989. He enjoyed winters in Myrtle Beach, SC with his wife after retirement. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Richard is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Lucille M. Overmyer, Fremont, OH; children, Timothy Overmyer, Sandy Springs, GA, Terry (Linda) Overmyer, Thomas (Amy) Overmyer both of Fremont, OH, Todd (Sandy) Overmyer, Dawsonville, GA; grandchildren, Chad (Karen) Overmyer, Tampa, FL, Brittany (Rich) Szabo, Atlanta, GA, Lauren (Jeremy) Wadsworth, Clyde, OH, Ashley and Jaime Overmyer both of Fremont, OH, Ty (Lori) Overmyer, Dahlonega, GA, Tori Overmyer, Dawsonville, GA, step grandson, Shane (Abbe) Swartz, Fresno, CA; great-grandchildren, Davis and Rhys Overmyer, Emerson Wadsworth, Blaklee Overmyer; step great-grandchildren, Cameron, Brady and Demi Swartz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, C.A. “Jim” Overmyer; sister-in-law, Mabel Overmyer.
Visitation: Friday from 4 – 7 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Friday, April 10, 2015, 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials: Make-A-Wish Foundation or Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital
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Bob Hahn
My thoughts and prayers are with the Overmyer family!
Jessica Rice
Thoughts and prayers to the Overmyer family. I was fortunate my grandparents were neighbors with him and Lucille! He always had such a warm heart!
Kelly Darr
Hugs to you Tom and Amy and family. Hold on to all those wonderful memories in the days to come.
John & Kay Brown
Lucille & Family, So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Such a nice man. Hang onto all the great memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers with you all. Sending our Deepest Sympathy.
Teresa (Foss) Hemenway
So many wonderful childhood memories include your family and the friendship between our parents.
Hugs to you all.
ELaine and Terry Gilbert
PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS…R.I.P. LOVE YOU ELAINE GILBERT
Jodi Shaw (Wolfe)
Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Overmyer was always so kind, such a wonderful man.
From all of us at Geogia Deer Cam
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Overmyer family.
,Jerry and Sue Cox
The entire Overmyer family is in our thoughts and prayers. Dick will be missed, but the wonderful times together will be remembered forever.
Jerry and Sue
Dan Dorfeld
Sorry for the loss of your Dad Todd.
Tanya Frost
Always a smile and a quick joke is how I will remember Dick. Lucille and the entire Overmyer family, you are in my prayers as you say goodbye as Heaven is saying hello!
David & Suzanne Bradley
Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with the entire Overmyer family during this very sad time. We love you all very much. Give Lucy a special hug from us.
Sincerely,
David & Suzanne
Dan & Cheryl Dorfeld
We are sorry for your loss. Dan & Cheryl
Barb Karlovetz
Dear Lucy and family,
May God bless all of you at this difficult time.
You will have all the beautiful memories to retain forever.
Merlin and Susan Kaufman
Terry, Linda and the Overmyer Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad is now free of pain and suffering. Cherish your memories as they are yours forever and may they give all of you much joy and comfort through this difficult time.
Merlin and Susan Kaufman
Tom and Ellen Leite
We know you have many fond memories to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers with all of you, Tom and Ellen Leite