Gene R. Overholt

Gene Robert Overholt, 99 years young, passed away at his daughter’s home in Kerrville, Texas on March 31, 2023. His daughters Jodi Overholt Ring, Barbara Overholt Toth, and Son-in-law Michael Toth were at his side. His other surviving family is daughter Carole Overholt Brooks, and Son-in-law Howard Ring. Grandchildren are Jason Brooks, and Amy Price Brooks, Kristin Brooks, and Scott Schopieray PHD, and Megan Ring Aurora MD and Peter Aurora PHD. Great grandchildren are Aidan, Addison and Avery Brooks, Wesley and Henry Schopieray, and Tommy and Lucy Aurora. He enjoyed his beloved nieces and nephews. Born in Bippus, Indiana in 1924, and raised in Huntington Indiana, he served in WWII in the European theater and the Battle of the Bulge. He married Jane Johnson Overholt in 1944 before leaving Plymouth to serve his beloved country. He had been married to the love of his life 69 years when Jane passed in 2013. Gene continued to serve his entire life. He helped develop the Salvation Army in Plymouth in 1962 and continued to serve on the board until his death. Gene was a member of the Plymouth First United Methodist Church and served in many capacities over the many years. He was a Trustee of Plymouth Township during the 1960’s and has been inducted in the Plymouth Hall of Fame. In 1967, the Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth was Charted by Gene and several other men. He began serving locally as well as the world. He began by serving as president of the local club and moved up to become the Governor of the State of Michigan for Kiwanis. He proceeded to go through the chairs to become President of Kiwanis International in 1988-1989. He visited the Oval Office twice and met three of our country’s presidents. Gene and Jane traveled to 40 different countries visiting heads of state and Kiwanis Clubs all over the world. Memorial Visitation Thursday, June 29th 5-8 PM at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (between Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. The family will gather with friends on Friday, June 30th from 9:30 AM until the Friday 11 AM Memorial Service at Plymouth First United Methodist Church, 45201 North Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Arrangements entrusted to Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, Plymouth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Plymouth Salvation Army, 9451 South Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this web page.

Gene R. Overholt

February 18, 1924 - March 31, 2023