Walter "Dean" Overla

​Walter "Dean" Overla, 60, of Stroh, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019. He was born on December 5, 1958 in Portland, IN to Victor and Thelma (Evans) Overla, they survive in Portland, IN. Dean was on the Stroh Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. He worked at B.F. Goodrich in Maintenance for eight years. Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. Along with his parents, Dean is survived by his wife of 29 years, Rose; children, Kayla (Zeb) Wilson of Shipshewana, IN, Laura Overla of Garrett, IN, Cassidy Overla of Stroh, IN, Megan (Dustin) Turner of Gaston, IN, and Micah James of Muncie, IN; six grandsons; and sisters, RaMona (Greg) Imel of Union City, IN and Stephanie (Dan) Bruggeman of Portland, IN. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Theresa Overla and Chris Overla. Visitation will be on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home (6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A private burial will be held at a later date at North Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Rose Overla.