Obituaries

Richard L. Overmyer

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.

William C. Goble

March 25, 1931 to February 17, 2021

WINAMAC - William Charles “Bill” Goble, 89, of Winamac, longtime Winamac businessman and community leader, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born on March 25, 1931 in Moline, IL to the late Orland and Kathryn Miller Goble. Bill, his sister Anasue and his parents moved to Winamac from Illinois to be closer to family when he was still a young boy. He attended Winamac High School where he played on the basketball and baseball teams, and then attended Indiana University where he graduated in 1953 from the school of business. He married Sandra Sue Dillman on June 15, 1957. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by:
Bradley D. (Lorri) Goble, Winamac, Son
J. Kirby (Henry) Goble, Indianapolis, Son
Suzanne Goble, Daughter-in-law
Rebecca Goble, Daughter-in-law
Grandchildren: Hunter Goble, Shelby Goble, Samantha Goble, Savanna Goble, Brandy (Kyle Sefchek) Goble, Hanna Goble, and Palmer Goble.
Great-Grandchildren: Cash Goble, Kayson Goble, and Scout Sefchek.
His faithful English Bulldog, Casey Goble

Preceded in death by:
Anasue Goble, Sister
William O. “Billy” Goble, Son
Gregory C. “Greg” Goble, Son
Blake Bradley Goble, Grandson

Mr. Goble was a hard worker who could almost always be found at his car dealership or running around town in his bright red GMC truck - except from 10 to 11 a.m. every day when he would gather with other local businessmen at the coffee shop for the latest gossip and farm reports. Each week for over 50 years this group of men would meet six days a week for coffee, liar’s poker and a three coin toss to see who paid for the coffee that day. He was known to throw very festive Christmas parties at the dealership back in the day … anyone who ever attended one knows about that. He was a proud family man.

As a community-minded individual, Mr. Goble was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club, the Moose Lodge, the Shriners and the Masonic Order. He was a member of Royal Center Lodge #585 F&AM. He received his Award of Gold in March 2004. Along with his wife, he founded the annual William Orland (Billy) Goble which is awarded to Winamac Community High School recipients. The couple also funded construction of a river overlook at Tippecanoe State Park in memory of their son Greg.

As an entrepreneur, Mr. Goble was also very active in the business community. He started his Winamac business career as a young boy selling rides to friends on his pet pony. As a young teen he was the usher at the local ISIS movie theater and head bag/stock boy at the A&P grocery store. While at IU, he was an active member in Sigma Chi Fraternity, Lambda Chapter, serving as pledge trainer and house manager. He was also team manager for the IU baseball team. He was lettered and a member of the I-Man’s Club. He and wife Sandy shared in their love of being loyal IU alumni and attending homecoming football games in Bloomington. He, of course, was also a typical IU Hoosier Basketball fan.

When he returned to Winamac after college, he became the local beer distributor. There was never a time when he’d stop in at Bill & Babes that he wouldn’t tell the stories of his good old delivery days where he would often deliver beer to them as a young man. Later, he became an accomplished property developer, property manager, new car dealer and farmer. He also was owner of the Broken Arrow campground at one time, served as a member of the board of directors for Key Bank, the board of the Winamac airport and the Pulaski County Alcoholic Beverage Committee. He was a founding member of the local men’s Investment Club and a member of the National Automobile Dealers Association. Over his lifetime he was honored, recognized and awarded with several General Motors milestones.

Mr. Goble was also an accomplished pilot who based his green Cessna at Aren’s Field airport. He would regularly go for Sunday flights over the family farms and up to Lake Michigan after buzzing his wife Sandy at the house. He would never miss the opportunity to make a landing at a weekend fly-in pancake & sausage breakfast at various airports with friends and family. He even flew his Cessna on a cross-country trip from Winamac all the way to the Bahamas and back with the help of his friend John Kelly who was a World War II, B-52 Navigator and owner of the local ACE hardware store.

Mr. Goble enjoyed his social time as a member of the Indiana Society of Chicago. As an avid golfer he could be found out at Moss Creek every Wednesday night men’s league and Sunday afternoon in his bright red golf cart. And of course, he loved spending time at his home in Key West. This was more than just a part-time respite for him. His first experience was as an 18-year-old when he and Jesse Spurgeon, along with some other local high school boys, hitchhiked from Winamac to Key West. He would always delight listeners with the memory of the $25 round trip flight from Key West to Cuba with a three-night hotel stay and all the rum one could drink. He would spend weeks at time at Key West with his parents, his sister and later on with his loving wife Sandy, all with whom he made many lasting memories. He was also a lover of dogs and had a soft spot for English Bulldogs and Boxers. Over the years Homer, Hector, Barney, Chrissy, Duke, Jack, Einstein and Casey would be seen sitting shotgun going for a Sunday afternoon ride with Bill.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County  - for the William O. “Billy” Goble Scholarship and/or for the First United Methodist Church of Winamac. (The church fund was created by Bill and Sandy to honor the memory of their parents Orland and Kathryn Goble and Ernest and Gertrude Dillman.)

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Tasha L. Broderick

October 26, 1983 to February 15, 2021

WEST LAFAYETTE - Tasha Lee Broderick, 37, of Lafayette, passed away Monday, Feb. 15.

She was born to William ‘Bill’ George and Lana Harris on Oct. 26, 1983. She graduated from West Central High School in Francesville before receiving her associate’s degree from Ivy Tech Community College. On July 4, 2015 she married Humphrey Allan “Brad” Broderick who survives.

She is also survived by her parents; her children Bre’Ana Mozie, Jaedyn Mozie, Janessa Harris, Chanel Broderick, Jahmari Broderick, and Serenity Broderick. Also surviving are sister Toni Harris of Francesville, Grandmother Janetta Harris of Monticello, Aunt Kimmy Harris of Monticello, Uncles Eddy and Kevin Harris of Monticello, Uncle Dennis George of Monon, Cousins Jamie Collins of Big Stone Gap, VA, Rebbecca Boecher of Good Grief, ID, Shawn Harris of Buffalo, IN, and Natasha Messer and family of Big Stone Gap, VA.

The family would also like to acknowledge a host of friends: E.J. and Carrie Dela Cruz , Charlie and Alisha Perkins, Nate and Misty Frost, Tara Burdett, Ashlyn Bryant, and Art and Dawn Eakins.

She is preceded in death by Sarah Banks, Shirley George, Arthur George, Eddy Harlan Harris, and Nyah Plaster.

Mrs. Broderick worked as an eligibility specialist for the Indiana Family Social Services.

Services will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Chapel of Faith, West Lafayette. Visitation will be from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. with services immediately following at 3 p.m.

TMG Funeral and Cremation Services, West Lafayette, will be assisting with the arrangements.

Alice M. Fox

November 23, 1933 to February 14, 2021

WINAMAC - Alice M. Fox, 87, of Kewanna, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.

She was born Nov. 23, 1933 in Star City, to the late John and Ranna Roberts Murphy. She graduated from Star City High School. On Sept. 1, 1951, she married Loran Fox. He passed away May 3, 2005.

She is survived by:
Steve (Linda) Fox, LaPorte, Son
Lorna (John) Mollencupp, Culver, Daughter
Anita “Nead” (Bo) Klinefelter, Kewanna, Daughter
Grandchildren: Steven (Brenda) Fox Jr., Leslie (Zack) Fontaine, Jennifer (Johnny) Sult, John (Lauren) Mollencupp, Shelly (John) Moore, Megan Carson, and Verlin (Allison) Klinefelter.
13 Great-Grandchildren
Patsy (Cyril) Hahn, Winamac, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Marjorie A. Scheffer, Sister
Virginia Hardy, Sister
Dorothy Herr, Sister
Jean Sharp, Sister

Mrs. Fox worked as a server at the Curve Inn in Kewanna for many years. She and her husband owned and operated the Baldwin Fruit Market and the Pizza Shed in Kewanna. She had also worked as a caregiver. She attended the Cross Church in Rochester. She  enjoyed working in her flower garden; there were no plants that she could not save or grow. She loved watching and feeding birds. She also enjoyed eating out and finishing her meal with ice cream or a cold glass of wine. She also loved her lottery tickets, both giving them and scratching them off. She also enjoyed garage sales. More than anything she loved being with her family and friends. There was nothing that she wouldn’t do for them.

A celebration of life service will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Association or MS Society.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Harold R. Bisher Jr.

December 27, 1954 to February 2, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Harold R. Bisher Jr., 66, of Monon (formerly Francesville) passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2. 

He was born Dec. 27, 1954 in Rensselaer to the late Harold R. Sr. and Ellen W. Weltzin Bisher. He graduated from West Central High School in 1972. On Nov. 25, 1978, he married Bonnie Garrigues in Rensselaer. She survives.

He is survived by:
Joshua R. (Heather) Bisher, Westfield, Son
Tasha (Jorge) Mendez, Monon, Daughter
Jacob G. (Sheena) Bisher, Wheatfield, Son
Yvette Fritz, Monticello, Daughter
Colleen Wuethrich, Winamac, Daughter
13 Grandchildren: Olivia, Ingrid, Ivy, Henry, Simon, Mercy, Gabriel, Zachariah, Harley, Leyah, Lilly, Jacob, and Peyton.
5 Great-Grandchildren: Everleigh, Elliott, Felicity, Liam, and Serenity.
1 Honorary Grandchild: Lexi Reagan
Jaci (Eddie) Royal, Tampa Bay, FL, Sister
Joyce (Charles) Spurgeon, Rensselaer, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Judy Strole, Sister
Richard Tow, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bisher worked as a truck driver for 13 years at Niemeyer Milk Transfer, Inc., after 17 years at Monon Trailer. He previously farmed with his father. He is known amongst family and friends for his love of wrapping Christmas gifts, making his annual fudge, and baking his children’s birthday cakes. He was often recognized as “Santa Claus” wherever he went by children and adults alike. He will be remembered for his generous spirit in giving to others; particularly Toys for Tots and Feed the Children. He loved his family very much. He will be dearly missed.

No service will be held. Entombment will take place at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. 

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

Alice J. Wamsley

April 21, 1926 to February 3, 2021

KNOX - Alice Jane Wamsley, 94, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3.

She was born April 21, 1926, in Goshen, to Jesse and Nellie Ermin Reed Mishler, both now deceased. She was a 1943 graduate of New Albany High School, and a 1947 graduate of Franklin College where she met her future husband, Claiborn Marshall “Clip” Wamsley. They were married Dec. 19, 1947 in Franklin. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, George (Marian) Wamsley, John (Sherrill) Wamsley, Ellen (Brent) Lindvall, and Mark (Suzy) Wamsley; 14 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death are her brothers Dale and Paul Mishler, and sisters Enda McDow and Enid Miller.

The Wamsleys moved to Monterey in 1950 where she became a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church, was a founding member of the Monterey Home Economics Club, member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association, and a member of Pulaski County Extension Choir. She was awarded Culver Lion's Club Citizen of the year in 2010. Mrs. Wamsley began her teaching career the year her youngest child began school in 1963, and was a home economics and art teacher for 24 years. Her leisure time was spent sewing, cooking, gardening, quilting, farming, church activities, reading, and her daily devotions. She was also known for her pies that she baked for many fundraisers.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CT), Sunday, Feb. 7, at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. (CT), at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. (ET), Monday, Feb. 8, at Big Cedar Cemetery in Brookville, IN.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for donations to be made to Bashor Children's Home or Donor's Choice.