Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
NameNorman Overgaard
Birth4 Jun 1922, Westby, Sheridan, Montana
Death9 Aug 2007, Plentywood, Sheridan, Montana
BurialPlentywood Memorial Cemetery, Plentywood, Sheridan, Montana
Misc. Notes
Norman Overgaard passed away the afternoon of Thursday, August 9, 2007, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood, MT, after a valiant two month struggle with a host of medical complications after his fourth stroke.
Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westby, MT, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 13; interment was in Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers were Chad Netolicky, Paul and Warren Overgaard, Mike Ross, Bob and Brandon Schmidt, Jesse Sorenson and Joel Thorson. All of Norman's friends and neighbors were recognized as Honorary Bearers; ushers were Karla Christensen and Danny Moore.
Norman Eugene Overgaard, 85, was born June 4, 1922, on the family farm six miles west of Westby. The next morning his siblings were told that Norman arrived in Dr. LaBarge's medical bag. Six years later Norman was enrolled in Rice School, located three miles south of the farm. Norman rode horse to school in all kinds of weather, nearly freezing to death one winter day when he was the only one to arrive at the unheated country school. After completing his grade school career, he went on to graduate from Westby High School in 1940.
Norman remembered his high school days as including studying, tom-foolery and sports. One of the highlights of his school days was being point guard and captain for the Westby Ranger basketball team in spite of being rather small in stature. "Pee Wee" remained an avid sports fan throughout his life, attending his grandchildren's various sports events and attended games at the Westby gym. He listened to broadcast games on the radio and watched televised college and pro basketball and football games.
Norman also enjoyed music and was happy to be able to attend one last concert in the Westby gym this past spring. Norman had purchased a axophone at the age of 14 and played it in his high school band; he was pleased to pass his sax on to his daughters Gayle and Judy, as well as to his granddaughter Kolby, to play when they were in high school.
The highlight of his life was meeting his future wife, Bernice Rustad, who came to high school from McKinley Country School in 1936. They became an item soon after her arrival and remained sweethearts for 53 years.
Although Norman knew that all he ever wanted to do was farm, his parents insisted that each of their four children obtain a higher education. Therefore, in the fall of 1940, Norman left for Northern Montana College in Havre, MT, and graduated with a pre-pharmacy degree in 1942. Norman then joined the FBI in Washington, DC, as a fingerprint expert. After the United States entered WWII, Norman returned to Westby to help his father farm.
One of the requirements of the draft board was that those with a farm deferment not leave their farm. But love won out, and one weekend in June, Norman snuck off to elope with Bernice. They were married on June 23, 1943, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. His absence went undetected, and Norman returned to Westby, leaving his new bride in Minneapolis to finish out the last six months of her defense-work contract.
Norman and Bernice took over the family farm and lived there for nearly a half a century. Together they raised four daughters. An excellent farmer, Norman raised durum and various other small grain crops. His patience showed when he hired many inexperienced area young men and Fortuna Air Force servicemen. In 1991, his son-in-law Bob took over the farming. Norman sold the last of his grain just three weeks before his death.
Throughout his career as a farmer and rancher, his main interest was raising registered Aberdeen Angus cattle. Having to gradually sell off his herd due to failing health greatly saddened him, as there had been cattle on the home place since 1917.
In 1990, Norman said he lost his life's foundation when Bernice passed away. Norman continued to live alone on the farm until moving to Westby in 1998. He lived with his daughter Gayle until entering Sheridan Memorial Hospital on June 8, 2007, and the Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home on July 23, 2007.
Norman was always active in the Westby community. He served proudly on the church council, initiated the rural school bus system as a trustee of School District 56, and was a 4-H leader. He will be remembered for his patience, kindness, intelligence, sense of humor, and for being a night owl. He loved animals, especially his bull 229 and his dog Spike. Dedicated to his country, Norman voted in every election.
Norman is survived by his four daughters: Gayle Overgaard of Westby, Judy (Robert) Schmidt and Robyn (Michael) Ross of Plentywood, and Mary McMinn of Billings. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Chad (Brandi) Netolicky of Jamestown, ND; Jesse Sorenson of Cary, NC; Kolby (Justin) Carrier of Bozeman; Lorelei Schmidt of Billings, Brandon Schmidt of Bozeman, and Heather Schmidt of Plentywood—and two great
grandchildren, Nadia and Xander Netolicky. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.
Preceding Norman in death were his wife Bernice; his parents, Alfred and Dena Overgaard; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter Overgaard, Mildred Overgaard, and Ervin and Irene Overgaard; his sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Thomas Thorson; his son-in-law, Charles McMinn; and his brother-in-law Herbert Rustad.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westby, MT, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 13; interment was in Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers were Chad Netolicky, Paul and Warren Overgaard, Mike Ross, Bob and Brandon Schmidt, Jesse Sorenson and Joel Thorson. All of Norman's friends and neighbors were recognized as Honorary Bearers; ushers were Karla Christensen and Danny Moore.
Norman Eugene Overgaard, 85, was born June 4, 1922, on the family farm six miles west of Westby. The next morning his siblings were told that Norman arrived in Dr. LaBarge's medical bag. Six years later Norman was enrolled in Rice School, located three miles south of the farm. Norman rode horse to school in all kinds of weather, nearly freezing to death one winter day when he was the only one to arrive at the unheated country school. After completing his grade school career, he went on to graduate from Westby High School in 1940.
Norman remembered his high school days as including studying, tom-foolery and sports. One of the highlights of his school days was being point guard and captain for the Westby Ranger basketball team in spite of being rather small in stature. "Pee Wee" remained an avid sports fan throughout his life, attending his grandchildren's various sports events and attended games at the Westby gym. He listened to broadcast games on the radio and watched televised college and pro basketball and football games.
Norman also enjoyed music and was happy to be able to attend one last concert in the Westby gym this past spring. Norman had purchased a axophone at the age of 14 and played it in his high school band; he was pleased to pass his sax on to his daughters Gayle and Judy, as well as to his granddaughter Kolby, to play when they were in high school.
The highlight of his life was meeting his future wife, Bernice Rustad, who came to high school from McKinley Country School in 1936. They became an item soon after her arrival and remained sweethearts for 53 years.
Although Norman knew that all he ever wanted to do was farm, his parents insisted that each of their four children obtain a higher education. Therefore, in the fall of 1940, Norman left for Northern Montana College in Havre, MT, and graduated with a pre-pharmacy degree in 1942. Norman then joined the FBI in Washington, DC, as a fingerprint expert. After the United States entered WWII, Norman returned to Westby to help his father farm.
One of the requirements of the draft board was that those with a farm deferment not leave their farm. But love won out, and one weekend in June, Norman snuck off to elope with Bernice. They were married on June 23, 1943, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. His absence went undetected, and Norman returned to Westby, leaving his new bride in Minneapolis to finish out the last six months of her defense-work contract.
Norman and Bernice took over the family farm and lived there for nearly a half a century. Together they raised four daughters. An excellent farmer, Norman raised durum and various other small grain crops. His patience showed when he hired many inexperienced area young men and Fortuna Air Force servicemen. In 1991, his son-in-law Bob took over the farming. Norman sold the last of his grain just three weeks before his death.
Throughout his career as a farmer and rancher, his main interest was raising registered Aberdeen Angus cattle. Having to gradually sell off his herd due to failing health greatly saddened him, as there had been cattle on the home place since 1917.
In 1990, Norman said he lost his life's foundation when Bernice passed away. Norman continued to live alone on the farm until moving to Westby in 1998. He lived with his daughter Gayle until entering Sheridan Memorial Hospital on June 8, 2007, and the Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home on July 23, 2007.
Norman was always active in the Westby community. He served proudly on the church council, initiated the rural school bus system as a trustee of School District 56, and was a 4-H leader. He will be remembered for his patience, kindness, intelligence, sense of humor, and for being a night owl. He loved animals, especially his bull 229 and his dog Spike. Dedicated to his country, Norman voted in every election.
Norman is survived by his four daughters: Gayle Overgaard of Westby, Judy (Robert) Schmidt and Robyn (Michael) Ross of Plentywood, and Mary McMinn of Billings. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Chad (Brandi) Netolicky of Jamestown, ND; Jesse Sorenson of Cary, NC; Kolby (Justin) Carrier of Bozeman; Lorelei Schmidt of Billings, Brandon Schmidt of Bozeman, and Heather Schmidt of Plentywood—and two great
grandchildren, Nadia and Xander Netolicky. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.
Preceding Norman in death were his wife Bernice; his parents, Alfred and Dena Overgaard; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter Overgaard, Mildred Overgaard, and Ervin and Irene Overgaard; his sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Thomas Thorson; his son-in-law, Charles McMinn; and his brother-in-law Herbert Rustad.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
Spouses
Birth28 Jan 1924, Ashby, Grant, MN
Death21 Oct 1990, Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
BurialPlentywood Memorial Cemetery, Plentywood, Sheridan, Montana
FatherGeorge Richard Rustad (1883-1928)
MotherIsabelle Clarencie Johnson (1897-1979)
Marriage1943, Minneapolis, Anoka, MN