Gordon D. Overdorf, 80, of Noblesville, died Nov. 11, 2014 at Riverview Health. Born Nov. 1, 1934 in Omega, Ind., he was the son of Shirl Overdorf and Opal (Law) Overdorf Meyer.
He was the co-owner of Overmire Machine & Foundry for more than 30 years before retiring. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War era. He was a longtime member of the First Christian Church of Noblesville and was a member of the Noblesville Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite for more than 50 years. An outdoorsman at heart, he enjoyed gardening, traveling, going to flea markets and also had his private pilot’s license. He loved his family and spending time with them, including his beloved dog, Heidi.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Dollorece Overdorf; children, Brenda Gerkin (Mark Hadley), Dana (Phil) Moore, Dale (Ann) Overdorf, Gary (Elizabeth) Smith, Mark Smith (JoAnn Harris) and Debra (Tim) Moss; step-sister, Betsy (Paul) North; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Marie Overdorf; and grandson, Spencer Smith.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with the Rev. John Davis officiating. Visitation is 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 16 with a Masonic Service beginning at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with Military Rites will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
