Gilbert Overlin

Gilbert J. Overlin, 81-, died Thursday, February 1, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held Noon Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Berean Assembly of God Church, 5225 Maple Street, with burial at Mitchellville Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. with family present from 5-8 p.m. at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Avenue South.
Gilbert was raised and graduated from High School in Fairburn, S.D. He served his country in the U S Navy during WWII. Gilbert was united in marriage to Olive Ruth DeVault on January 13, 1951 in Mitchellville, IA. He was later united in marriage to Naomi Wright in 1985. He was a member Methodist Church in Mitchellville. Gilbert farmed in the Colfax/Mitchellville area for many years; He enjoyed playing his fiddle and playing horseshoes.
Gilbert is survived by children, Curtis (Cheryl) Overlin, Lyle (Janet) Overlin, Russell Overlin, Scott Overlin, Janet (John) Wilcox; grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Merrill, Tony, Christina, Anjie, Amanda, Julie, Karissa; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Lucas, and Kalea; several step children and step grandchildren; brother, Edgar Overlin; sisters, Lela Gorsuch, Marie Gorsuch, Beryl Myhill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aleta and Gilbert W. Overlin, first wife, Olive Ruth DeVault in 1984; brothers, James, Darrell and Elbert.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Methodist Church in Mitchellville.

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