Hubert "Doc" Gerald Overholt

Hubert Gerald "Doc" Overholt died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born October 15, 1925 in Freeport, Michigan, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Benawa) Overholt. In High School Hubert helped his father with hauling coal, wheat and the creamery route. After graduation from Freeport High School, class of 1942, he served in the U.S. Navy as Pharmacist Mate during World War II. He attended the College of Marin in California, received his BA from Western Michigan University in1950, and his DDS from University of Michigan in 1954. He married Carleen E. Ponitz, June 25, 1950 in Lansing, MI. Dr. Overholt began his dental practice in Holland, MI in 1954 and practiced in Nashville, MI 1978-1986. When he retired he spent five years with Maple Valley Real Estate.

While living in Holland, Dr. Overholt was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving as chairman of the Ushers and Youth Leader, Cub Master of the Boy Scouts, Kiwanis Club member, and served 15 years on the board of trustees for Camp Concordia Lutheran children's camp. In Nashville he was a member of the Lions Club.

Dr. Overholt moved to Hastings in 1991. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings and served as superintendent for Sunday school and was president of the church council for a year. He was a life member of Western Michigan Alumni Association and Michigan Dental Association, and a member of American Dental Association. Dr. Overholt was an avid supporter of church youth and appreciated worship hymns and music. He enjoyed tent camping, fishing, golf, stained glass work and dancing.

Dr. Overholt was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Overholt, brothers Galen, Louis, Maurice, and sister Evelyn Overholt Kozak.

He is survived by his wife, Carleen Overholt, son, Bryan (Anne) Overholt, of Marietta, GA, grandchildren, Sarah & Alex, son, Richard Overholt of Hamilton, MI and grandchild, Neil, great-grandchildren, Monika, Max and Zachary, daughter, Marie (Gerald) LaPlante of McKinney, TX, daughter, Martha (Brian) Bay of Portage, MI, grandchildren, Jeanette, Catherine, and Brian.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or Barry Community Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 28 ^th at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings at 11:00 am. A luncheon will immediately follow the funeral service. Burial will take place at Freeport Cemetery, Freeport, Michigan.