Oct. 25, 1916-Oct. 8, 2015

Kenneth Overpeck, 98, of Kingman joined his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, Oct. 8, 2015.

Kenneth Paul Overpeck was born Oct. 25, 1916, near Bridgeton, to Lawrence Everett Overpeck and Sylvia Ethel Nevins Overpeck. He grew up in a large and loving Christian family working on the family farm. He attended Rockville schools and graduated from Rockville High School.

On Jan. 10, 1937, he and Leota Mildred Martin were married in the Rockville Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles Barnes. They shared nearly 77 years together until Mildred’s passing on Jan. 7, 2014. 

Kenneth and Mildred set up housekeeping in Rockville. At the time of their marriage, Kenny was working on the farm and helping his father with the family appliance business. During World War II, he worked at the Newport Chemical Depot, and in 1946, Kenneth and Mildred moved their family to Kingman and started Kingman Hardware. Kenny and Mid were successful in the hardware business, as evidenced by many sales awards; they served the Kingman community for 22 years.

In 1954, Kenneth co-founded Overpeck Gas Company with his brother, Lawrence Jr. Kenneth was proud of Overpeck Gas and remained

actively involved in the propane business throughout the rest of his life.

After retirement from the hardware, Kenny and Mid enjoyed spending winters at their Naples, Fla. home. They also owned a cabin in the upper peninsula of Michigan, where they enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushrooming and other outdoor activities. The family took annual fishing trips with the extended Overpeck family.

Mr. Overpeck was an accomplished golfer. He won many tournaments throughout his 40-plus years of golfing and was Parke County Golf Course Club Champion several times. He had a 4 handicap in his prime, traveled on a senior amateur circuit playing tournaments, has had several holes-in-one, and could always shoot his age. He played golf until he was 90 years old. In addition to hunting, fishing and golf, Mr. Overpeck enjoyed gardening, his apple trees, beekeeping, and studying the stock market. 

As a Christian dedicated to serving Jesus Christ, Mr. Overpeck lived a godly life. He looked forward to joining his Savior and loved ones in his eternal home. He was a long-time member of Kingman Community Church, where he served as Sunday School superintendent.

Mr. and Mrs. Overpeck were devoted to their family and invested countless hours in their grandchildren. Their influence on family, friends and future generations will continue. 

Mr. Overpeck is survived by two children, Nancy Ione Overpeck Duncan (husband Carl) and the Rev. Rodney Kenneth Overpeck (wife Pamela); six grandchildren, Carla Nanette Duncan Yerkes (husband Keith), Cara Elizabeth Duncan Ruark (husband Dale), Arnold Kendon Overpeck (wife Jacqueline), Rodger Michael Overpeck (wife Julene), Julie Maria Overpeck DelReal (husband Antonio) and Coy Lawrence Overpeck; eight great-grandchildren, Reece Michael Overpeck, Sara Ione Cox, Benjamin Kendon Overpeck, Christiana Victoria Overpeck, Olivia Kaye Overpeck, Graciela Victoria DelReal, Nicholas Jasper Overpeck and Victor Lawrence DelReal; sister Inez Overpeck McMurtry (husband Tom); sisters-in-law, Waneta Overpeck and Ethel Overpeck; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his wife, Mildred; his parents; and five brothers, Marion, Raymond, Edgar, Lawrence Jr. and Bill.

Special thanks to Wellbrook of Crawfordsville and Southern Care and especially the loving care given by Charity Brown.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at  Sanders Funeral Care, 203 S. First St., Kingman. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, with Arnold Overpeck officiating. Burial will follow at Kingman Fraternal Cemetery. Sanders Funeral Care entrusted with care. 

Online condolences may be made at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.