Steven Alan Overly

Steven Alan Overly was born December 3, 1954 on Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois to Joe and Betty (Provis) Overly. Since his father was in the military, Steve moved many times throughout his youth, traveling back and forth from base to base in England and various locations in the United States. Steve graduated from Bellevue High School in 1972. Growing up, Steve enjoyed playing with his Lionel train set. He loved his Erector set, and built all kinds of stuff. When he was older, he was a good Boy Scout Patrol leader, and his favorite show was Star Trek. Steve enjoyed working with his hands, and had a knack for building and fixing numerous things. He honed these talents by earning his Associate’s degree from Milford Technical College in Seward, Nebraska in auto mechanic training. Steve married Shirley Hensley on July 20, 1979 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bellevue, Nebraska, and to this union, two children were born; Christine and Brian. The family has made their home in the LaVista and Omaha communities. Steve worked for over 25 years as an auto mechanic and manager for K-Mart auto and Penske auto, retiring in 2001. He then spent four years as a volunteer for the LaVista Fire and Rescue Department, earning the honor of “Fireman of the Year” along the way. Later, Steve took an interest in real estate, fixing up and selling homes. He even found time to earn his private pilot’s license in 2002. Steve enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, traveling (especially to Las Vegas), and working on various home repair projects. He could fix anything, and took great pride in everything he did. He knew all there was to know about tools, but knew almost nothing about football, baseball, or basketball, etc. Steve was never one to be the center of attention, just content to be part of the conversation. He will be remembered as a patient, hardworking, quiet, sincere, trustworthy, loving, and kindhearted man, who cherished his family, especially his grandchildren. Steve died at his home in Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 30 days. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shirley, children; Christine (Patrick) Cohoon and Brian (Kellie) Overly, all of Omaha, grandchildren Mia & Nora Overly, and Aylin Cohoon (plus one on the way), parents; Joe (Chol Cha) Overly of Bellevue, NE, and Betty Overly of LaVista, brothers; Derry of Bellevue, NE and Danny of Council Bluffs, IA, and sister Crystal Svacina of Bellevue, NE. Steven A. Overly, age 60, of Omaha, died 9-2-15. Survived by wife of 36 years, Shirley, children; Christine (Patrick) Cohoon and Brian (Kellie) Overly, all of Omaha, grandchildren Mia & Nora Overly, and Aylin Cohoon (plus one on the way), parents; Joe (Chol Cha) Overly of Bellevue, NE, and Betty Overly of LaVista, brothers; Derry of Bellevue, NE and Danny of Council Bluffs, IA, sister Crystal Svacina of Bellevue, NE. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Visitation 5-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery of Elkhorn. Memorials to Angels Among Us.

Steven Alan Overly

December 3, 1954 - September 2, 2015