Richard Robert ""Dink Oversteg

Long time Estes Park resident Richard “Dink” Oversteg drank his last beer, told his last embellished story, and finished his last crossword puzzle on June 10, 2016. His heart finally gave out and he died suddenly and peacefully in his home after spending an enjoyable evening with his wife at the American Legion. His spirit was released from his worn out shell of a body to explore the universe and fly free. His sharp wit and vast intellect will missed by many. Richard Robert Oversteg was born in Estes Park at the Cheley Camp on September 23, 1934 to Robert Alan Oversteg and Julia Helen (Enyeart) Oversteg. He grew up and attended school in Estes Park, graduating in 1952. Dink was adamant about serving his country and gave up a college scholarship to join the United States Army immediately after high school. He spent 20 years in active service, serving 1 year in Vietnam, 4 tours in Germany and multiple tours stateside before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. While on his second tour in Europe he met his beloved wife Erika Eyerer. They were married on October 14, 1960 in Ascha, Germany. After retiring from the army at the age of 38, using the GI Bill, Dink attended Colorado State University graduating with a degree in Information Systems. He then worked as the Director of Information Systems for the State of Colorado for 20 years. Following his retirement he became active in the Estes Park Community and devoted much of his time and energy to the American Legion. This service gave Dink a great purpose in life and the people he was associated with through the Legion became his second family. Dink is survived by his wife Erika as well as his children, Eric (Debbie) of Granite Bay, CA; Mona Oversteg Totman (Pete) of Ogden, Utah; Karen DeLine (Steve) of Steamboat Springs, CO and Linda Oversteg (available) of Maui, HI. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren as well as his sister Janet Banks of Loveland, CO. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Julia Oversteg. A Memorial service with military honors will be held at the Estes Valley Memorial Gardens on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 1:30 PM. Please join the family at the American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park following the service for a Celebration of Life party. The family would like to share pictures and stories and invite everyone to enjoy light refreshments and to have a beer on Dink. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dink’s name to the American Legion Post 119 in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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