Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello


The Honorable Karl Overbeck

( February 16, 1919 - June 19, 2011 )

Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Sunday, June 19, 2011
Location: 3:00 a.m., at the White County Memorial Hosptial in Monticello, Indiana
 
 
Age: 92
Date of Birth: Sunday, February 16, 1919
Birth place:

 

 
Father: William Overbeck
 
Mother: Emma (Ruhl) Overbeck
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana, since 1960.
Funeral Date: Friday, June 24, 2011
Funeral Location: Private Family Services
Clergy: Honorable Vincent Grogg (retired Fountain County, Indiana, Judge/)
Burial will take place:
Private Family Services
Visitation will be:
Private Family Services
Biographical Information:
Karl went to the George Washington High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he played football and basketball. He then went onto Wabash College transferring to I.U. School of Law graduating in 1947. Karl had a Doctorates Degree in Jurisprudence. He practiced law in Fountain County, Indiana, from 1947 until 1950. He was Prosecutor there from 1950 to 1960. He then moved to the Monticello community where he opened his law office on South Illinois St. from 1960 until 1975. Then he was appointed to complete the term of Judge Maurice Zerface in of 1975. He was then elected the Judge of White County, Indiana, Circuit Court serving from 1975 until retirement in 1987. Karl enjoyed his family, traveling, and golfing. he used to play golf at the Tippecanoe Country Club every Saturday and Wednesday playing with good friends Dr. Morris and Wynn Gilbert. Karl was a wonderful guy.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Wishes of the Donor.
Marriage Information: On October 8th, 1982 in Covington, Indiana he married Carla R. Barton - Noe. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Carla R. Overbeck of Monticello, Indiana;Son, James "Jim / Jimmy" (wife Gloria) Overbeck of Monticello, Indiana;William "Bill" Overbeck;Step-Daughter,Melissa Alexander of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan;Step-Son,Jon (wife Pamela) Noe of Monticello, Indiana;Grandson,Robbie Overbeck;Several Step-Grandchildren;Cousin,Carolyn O'Neil of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, William & Emma (Ruhl) Overbeck;Brother,Ronald Overbeck.
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960. (574) 583-8488.