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Ruth Overmyer Obituary
Ruth Overmyer
Jan. 2, 1924 - July 24, 2022
MATTOON - Ruth Overmyer, age 98, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 3:41 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Arthur Home.
Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of her life will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 320 North 31st Street, Mattoon, IL, 61938, with Father Angel Sierra officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the church.
Ruth was born January 2, 1924, in Carryall Township in Paulding County, OH, the daughter of Leo J. and Laura (Kleiss) Tempel. She married her sweetheart, Lloyd R. Overmyer, on November 28, 1943. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2008. She was also preceded in death by one son, Marine Lance Corporal Robert J. Overmyer, who was killed in Vietnam on July 4, 1967; two brothers: Joe Tempel and Ralph Tempel; a sister, Eileen Buyno; a daughter-in-law, Sally Overmyer; and a granddaughter, Abby Overmyer.
Survivors include five sons and two daughters: Donald L. Overmyer of Albuquerque, NM; Dennis (Nancy) Overmyer of Mattoon, IL; Mark L. Overmyer of Mattoon, IL; Thomas L. (Rhonda) Overmyer of Mahomet, IL; and Richard D. (Lori) Overmyer of Chatham, IL; Beverly A. (Randy) Moyers of Sammamish, WA; Brenda S. (Earl) Wilfong of Springfield, IL; twenty-six grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Shirley (Raymond) Morris of Tuscola, IL; and numerous generations of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Overmyer was formerly employed at the General Electric Lamp Plant for thirty years. She was a faithful and devout member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mattoon. She was also a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Grove City, FL, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Ruth and Lloyd especially enjoyed their time living in Florida. They loved the beach and going for walks. Ruth enjoyed going to the movies, gardening, bowling, and collecting bells from all their travels.
Mrs. Overmyer loved her family. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother to her eight children, and proud grandmother to her many grandchildren. Her family was the center of her life and brought her so much joy.
Memorial donations in her honor may be given to the Immaculate Catholic Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.
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Barb (Filipovich) Heine
April 21, 2023
Dear Overmyer family,
I just learned of the passing of your dear mom. Her husband Lloyd was a friend of my dad's during WW2. My dad had a photo of Lloyd and himself next that I sent to Ruth a few years ago. Lloyd and my dad served in the same 617th Army medical unit during WW2. They both married their sweethearts. You were blessed to have Ruth for 98 years. I am Catholic and I will pray for all of their dear souls. Blessings to you and your family!
Andrea Sparks McGarvey
August 4, 2022
Dennis and Nancy
I was sorry to see that you lost your mom.
I remember seeing you with her in Mattoon, and it was obvious that she was much loved and looked after by you both. What a lovely, long life she had. I hope the memories that you have and the knowledge that your care of her enriched her life will give you peace in your loss.
You both are the best.
Andrea McGarvey
Paula McKleroy Herron
July 29, 2022
Dennis, Nancy, and the Families of Ruth, please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. May the wonderful memories you have of her sustain all of you in her absence.
Tina Utley Nydam
July 29, 2022
Brenda and family, You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May God grant you his peace and comfort.
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