Obituaries

January 30, 1943 to February 13, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Richard Lynn Overmyer, 78, of Francesville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born Jan. 30, 1943 in Rensselaer, to the late Henry Lee and Velda Virginia Wuethrich Overmyer. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1961 and Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in industrial science and technology in 1966. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 8, 1966 and served four years, including a year at Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. On June 4, 1967, he married Beverly Bell of Chalmers, at the Chalmers Community Church. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Gary (Kathleen) Overmyer, West Lafayette, Son
Gretchen Isom, West Lafayette, Daughter
Alexander Overmyer, Grandson
Alivia Overmyer, Granddaughter
Savannah Isom, Granddaughter
Scarlett Isom, Granddaughter
Freddie Isom, Grandson
Roger (Janet) Overmyer, Monon, Brother
Janet (Ken) Shrock, Congerville, IL, Sister
Mary Ann (Mike) Schieber, Congerville, IL, Sister
Carol Overmyer, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Gary (Patty) Bell, Chalmers, Brother-in-law
Doyle and Dianna Maxwell, Leah Habib, and Lydia Maxwell, Special Caregivers
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Danny Lee Overmyer, Brother
Patricia Stockment Allen, Sister-in-law
Oliver and Minnie Lee Davenport Bell, In-Laws

Mr. Overmyer and his wife began their life together at McDill AFB in Tampa, FL. Upon his return from Vietnam, he completed his tour of duty at Seymour-Johnson AFB in North Carolina. Honorably discharged on Dec. 8, 1970, he returned to his family’s farm in Francesville where he began a 50-year career of growing popcorn for Orville Redenbacher. On March 1, 1979, he founded Twin Bridges Farm, Inc. with his wife, son, and daughter where he continued his farming operation until his death. He was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. He enjoyed gospel music and hymns of the church. He was proficient on several instruments, with guitar being his favorite. He especially enjoyed playing and singing with his grandchildren. He loved his entire family very much and will be dearly missed.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. Private burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Apostolic Christian Church Benevolence Fund (to meet the needs of individuals and families in the community).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.