Richard Lynn Overmyer
Richard Lynn Overmyer, 78, of Francesville, went to sleep in Jesus on Saturday, Feb. 13, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on Jan. 30, 1943, in Rensselaer, to the late Henry Lee and Velda Virginia (Wuethrich) Overmyer. Richard graduated from Francesville High School in 1961 and Purdue University with a bachelor’s 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, Richard married Beverly Bell of Chalmers in the Chalmers Community Church. They began their life together at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Upon his return from Vietnam, Richard completed his tour of duty at Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base 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, Richard founded Twin Bridges Farm Inc., with his wife, son, and daughter where he continued his farming operation until he passed away.
Richard was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. He enjoyed gospel music and hymns of the church. He was proficient in several instruments, with guitar being his favorite. Richard especially enjoyed playing and singing with his grandchildren.
He loved his entire family very much and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife Beverly (Bell) Overmyer; children: Gary [Kathleen] Overmyer and Gretchen Isom; grandchildren: Alexander Overmyer, Alivia Overmyer, Savannah Isom, Scarlett Isom and Freddie Isom; siblings: Roger [Janet] Overmyer, Janet [Ken] Shrock and Mary Ann [Mike] Schieber; sister-in-law Carol Overmyer; brother-in-law Gary [Patty] Bell; special caregivers: Doyle and Dianna Maxwell, Leah Habib, and Lydia Maxwell; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry Lee and Velda Virginia (Wuethrich) Overmyer; brother Danny Lee Overmyer; sister-in-law Patricia Stockment Allen; and his in-laws Oliver and Minnie Lee (Davenport) Bell. Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. Private burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Memorial contributions 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.
(Pulaski County Journal — March 3, 2021)