Eldon Wallace Overson, a resident of Henryetta, died Aug. 24, 2022 in Muskogee at the age of 79. He was born July 16, 1943 in Ponca, Neb/, to Eldo Overson and Margaret (Pansegrau) Overson.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 85 in Henryetta. Eldon was a member of the Norwegian Grove Lutheran Church in Gaylord, Minnesota.
Eldon worked for many years and retired from the local glass plant as production manager.
He is preceded in death by his parents and oldest son, Paul Overson.
Eldon is survived by his son; Gary Overson and wife Sara Kaler, of Henryetta; two brothers; Steve Overson and wife Sharon of Gaylord, and Mark Overson of Gaylord; his home companion; Betty Patterson and son, Chris Patterson; the mother of his children; Geraldine Overson of Boy River, Minnesota; grandson; Will Kaler and wife Nikki of Henryetta; granddaughter; Dana Kaler of Oklahoma City; great granddaughter; Kenleigh Kaler, great grandson; Cole Kaler.
A celebration of life dinner will be held Sunday, Sept/ 4, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 85 in Henryetta and to sign his memory book. Gary and Sarah will travel to Minnesota at a later date for graveside inurnment with military honors with family present.
Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service.