The funeral service for Milton E. Overstreet, age 82, of Enid, will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 14, 2009  at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kenneth Wade officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors by the United States Navy Honor Guard.  Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.

     He was born to William Frederick and Clara (Schroeder) Overstreet on March 25, 1926, in Waukomis, and died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center in Enid.

    Milton and his family lived and farmed east of Enid.  Before he could graduate from high school, he was called to serve the U.S. Navy during World War II as a ship’s cook on the U.S.S. Presido from 1944 to 1946.  He served his country proudly.

     On December 5, 1948, he married Joan June Nehring in Breckinridge, and they settled east of Enid.  His occupations included farming, ranching and construction.  He retired from Overstreet Building and Supply in 2006.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and attended Pleasant Vale Community Church.

    Milton Overstreet was known to many people in his lifetime.  His name was synonymous with integrity and strength.  Milton built his reputation in the Enid area through hard work, discipline and fair business dealings.

    At home Milton was a strong father figure and loved his wife and children dearly.  When Joan became ill and bedridden in the last years of her life, Milton lovingly cared for her so she could remain at home until her final days.

    Milton loved being outdoors while working and relaxing.  He especially enjoyed fishing at area lakes and ponds.  Many a day was spent with friends and family along the water’s edge or in a boat with lines cast.  A day fishing never ceased being special to Milton.  Even as his eyesight failed in later years, he could still manage to bait a hook and tie his own line.  He and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were brought closer together by the hours spent fishing.

    He also enjoyed watching sporting events.  Whether it was cheering on his children and grandchildren at their games, or following baseball and football on TV and radio, Milton was an avid fan. 

    He enjoyed cooking his own meals until his health disallowed it.   Always one for trying new combinations, Milton was forever working on a new food combination, and loved to share recipe ideas.

    Milton was the type of person who was always able to find a workable solution to most any problem.  His ingenuity was evident throughout his lifetime.  Whether it was building custom homes to the owner’s specifications or equipping his own home so as to live independently up until a few months before his passing, his outlook on life was basic and honest.

    Milton strived to improve his health up until the end, but illness eventually won out.  He will be missed by all of his family and friends.  He was a faithful husband and father.  He was loved.

     Surviving are one daughter, Holly Taylor and husband Richard, of Enid; three sons, Neil Overstreet and wife Jana, Kim Overstreet and wife Cheryl, and Reed Overstreet and wife Teresa, all of Enid; thirteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister Phyllis Morgan of Enid.

     He was preceded in death by his wife Joan, and one brother Billy.

     Memorials may be made through the funeral home to O.M.R.F. – Cancer Division or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.