Roger Overman

Roger A. Overman, 78, of Laurelville, died May 13, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born September 8, 1930 in Chillicothe, the son of Henry and Marie (Kerr) Overman. He was a 1948 graduate of Laurelville High School, farmer and co-owner of Laurel Sohio Service Station, Marines veteran of the Korean War, B-company 1st engineering battalion 1st Marine Division and member of Masonic Lodge Logan Elm #0624. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Clifford Strous and wife, Marjorie (Gilpen) Overman. He is survived by his children, Rita (Mike) Tomesek, Dennis (Karen) Karshner, Neil (Paula) Overman and Nancy (Phil) Evans; 9 grandchildren, Lindsey (Brad) Rethman, Logan Karshner, Cory and Andrea Overman, Kevin and Kelly Shymkiw and Jennifer, Tyler and Heather Evans; sister, Margie (Raymond) Perry; step-sisters, Peggy (Larry) Fathbruckner and Carol (Gary) Henderson and special friends, Eugene & Betty Carter. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 16, 2009 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Laurelville. Burial will be in Green Summit Cemetery with military graveside honors. Visitation will be held 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurelville Fire Dept. or Chillicothe VA Hospital.