Ralph Lynn Overmyer, Sr. was born on March 31, 1939, in Havre, Montana, to Arthur P. and Myrtle Irene (Stanberry) Overmyer. He passed away on September 4, 2024, in Bridgeport, OK, at the age of 85. Ralph graduated from Hinton High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 31 years as an aircraft mechanic and aviation electrician aboard naval carriers. His exceptional service earned him commendations for performance in the top 1%, and he achieved the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, the highest possible enlisted rank. His dedication to his country was a reflection of the strong patriotism that defined him throughout his life. After retiring from the Navy, Ralph married Elizabeth Mann on May 16, 1987, in California. Together, they shared a love of the outdoors.  Ralph enjoyed spending time at the beach collecting seashells and driftwood, and nurturing his garden. He had a sharp wit and a playful sense of humor, often making others laugh with perfectly timed quips. One of his favorite jokes was waiting for someone to take the last bite of their meal before exclaiming, "I wanted that one!" Earlier in life, Ralph was married to Carolyn Brooks, and they had four children together: Ralph Lynn, Jr., Larry, Shannan, and Ronald. Ralph was an active member of the Methodist Church in Bridgeport, Oklahoma, where his faith remained an essential part of his life.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Overmyer, six children: Ralph Lynn Overmyer, Jr.,  and wife Kim of Lemoore, California, Karl Shannan Overmyer and wife Rachel of Lemoore, California, Larry Overmyer and wife Julie of Hydro, Oklahoma, Ronald Overmyer and wife Dawn of Lemoore, California, Kathryn Varnes and husband Erich of Tucson, Arizona, and Joanne Gonzalez and husband Quan Doan of Peoria Arizona; grandchildren: Andrew, Christopher, and Nathaniel Varnes all of Tucson, Arizona, Isabella, Alexander, Elise, Amelia, and Ava Doan all of Peoria, Arizona, Kelly Sears and husband Franklin of New Orleans, Louisiana, Susan Elizabeth Ohrt and husband Juan Daniel Lopez of California, Jenna Overmyer Hodges and husband Kevin of Lemoore, California, Jared Overmyer and wife Sydney of Lemoore, California, Kyle Overmyer of Visalia, California, Kayla Rose and husband Dalton of Lemoore California, Karson Overmyer and wife Veronica of Lemoore, California; great-grandchildren Matthew, Evan, and Jacob Sears of New Orleans, Louisiana, Halei Belvail, Aidan and Ryan Ohrt of California, Noah Hodges of Lemoore, California, Samuel and Elaina Overmyer of Lemoore, California, Kamille, Victoria, and Verner Overmyer of Visalia, California, and Rhett Rose of Lemoore, California ;  sisters Connie and Darlene and brothers Art Overmyer and Allyn Johnson. 

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Arthur P. Overmyer and Irene Dowling, one sister Elaine Owen, and one stillborn brother.

Family Viewing: Hinton Turner Funeral Home, Monday, 6PM- 8PM, September 9, 2024, Hinton, OK

Service: First United Methodist Church, Tuesday, 10:00 AM, September 10, 2024, Hinton, OK 

Officiating: Rev. Lance Ashmore

Burial: Bridgeport Graceland Cemetery, Hinton, OK services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or you can find us on facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes).