Walter C. Overdorf
Walter C. Overdorf, 89 of Cicero passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Walt was born on April 20, 1933 in Tipton County to Clyde & Mary (McLaughlin) Overdorf. He married Darlene Downing on April 5, 1953 and they enjoyed over 69 years of marriage.
During his lifetime Walt had many jobs including working at Overdorf Motors, Kaiser Fertilizer and for the Hamilton Heights School Corporation. He was a graduate of Tipton High School in the class of 1951. Walt was a lifetime member of the Tipton First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and Elder.
Walt served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 – 55. He was a member of the Cicero V.F.W. Post #8756 and the Cicero American Legion Post #341.
Walt is survived by his wife and their three children, Jill Leach, Cicero, Bradley Overdorf, Noblesville and Wade Overdorf and wife Rhonda, Cicero; one brother, Bruce Overdorf and wife Mindy, Tipton and one sister, Becky Carson and husband Erron of Wisconsin. He also has seven grandchildren, Beth Cline, John Leach, Allen Overdorf, Stephen Overdorf, Joe Overdorf, Elizabeth Ann Davis and Rachel Netherton and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Whisler and two brothers, Allen and Jerry Overdorf and a son-in-law Don Leach.
Funeral services for Walt will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 24 at the First Presbyterian Church in Tipton with Pastor Phil Votaw presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery with military honors by the US Army and the Cicero VFW military rites team. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon Monday until the time of the service. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is assisting the Overdorf family with Walt’s arrangements.
Memorial contributions in honor of Walt may be made to the Cicero VFW, 50 Washington Avenue, Cicero, Indiana, 46034 or the First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for the family! Katie Cherry
My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers for all the family. Walt was such a good man!
Darlene and family, my sincere condolences at the loss of Walt. He was a high school classmate and friend who I always admired and respected. I pray that our Lord and Savior provides the loving comfort and peace you all need as you grieve at this sad time.
Sending my sincere condolences Darlene to you and your family… Praying that God will grant you peace through this difficult time. ❤️🙏❤️
We are so very sorry to hear of Walt’s passing. He was a wonderful man and always greeted you with his smile. He will be sadly missed and loved forever.!
Darlene, my sweet loving friend. I am sorry to you and Jill and the rest of your family going through the loss of your precious husband and father . Sending big hugs and lots of love . May God give you Strength and Healing to carry on .Amen. Prayers always.
Im sorry to read of your loss. I visited with Walt a few months ago and he informed me that Darlene was not able to live at home now. She and I were connected thru her Mom and I would stop by and visit she and Walt when I was back in Tipton. He was always so welcoming.
Bill and I are so very sorry for your loss. Walt was a great guy and never met a stranger.
A quiet humble man that will be missed by his Church friends and family.
Beth,
Sorry to hear about your grandpa. Know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Aunt Patti and family
Walt was a proud veteran of the Korean War, and very involved in forming Cicero Post 8756 of the VFW. We served together many times with our post’s ceremonial team. How fitting that generations of younger veterans will now be honoring his service to our country so many decades ago.
Our deepest sympathy to Wade, Rhonda and entire family. Our prayers and love to you all
Would anyone know what city in Wisconsin Becky and Erron Carson (Walt’s sister) reside? I would like to reconnect with them. M
Walt was a kind man with a humble heart and a warm smile. We live in the house where Walt and Darlene raised their children. We were blessed to know him…
Dennis and Myrna