Allan “Big Al” Overgaard

December 10, 1940 - July 5, 2013
Allan “Big Al” Overgaard

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Allan K. ìBig Alî Overgaard, 72 of Flat Rock, died Friday, July 5, 2013 at his home.

He was born in Exira, Iowa to the late Andrew & Hilda Overgaard. He is also preceded in death by a son, Todd A. Overgaard, a sister, Anna Mae Snyder, a brother, Robert Overgaard, a son-in-law, Stephen D. Wheelon, and a brother-in-law, Robert Finn.

Al was a graduate of Gray High School and attended technical school. He moved to Hendersonville in 1978 having been transferred as manager of Simley Hosery. Al then owned and operated Blue Ridge Vending from 1992-2000; and retired in 2010 from Highland Lake Golf Course.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Knights of Columbus, and the Lions Club.

AL is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janet Thelen Overgaard; two daughters, Brenda Overgaard Wheelon of Flat Rock and Traci Overgaard English and her husband William M. Ammann of Hendersonville; a daughter-in-law, Cindy F. Overgaard of Flat Rock; six grandchildren, Ashley R. Wheelon, Elizabeth R. Wheelon, Eric W. English, Alaina N. English, Matt A. Ammann, Rebekah Ammann, R. Tyler Ammann and Andrew M. Overgaard all of Hendersonville; and a sister, Audrey E. Finn.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 8, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the St. Francis Parish Hall of the church.

In lieu of flowers, Alís wish was to continue the memorial scholarship in honor of his late son, Todd A Overgaard, Please send the memorial contributions to: Jan Overgaard, 319 Highland Golf Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731.


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  • July 09, 2013
    Donna Green says:
    Brenda, Jan and family, Al was one of my all time favorite co-workers. We endured many years at the golf course together. He was an amazing and very wise man!! He will me missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Your family will be in my prayers. May you find Gods peace. Love, Donna

  • July 08, 2013
    Carol Dawson says:
    Jan and family, Myprayers and love are with you. I know God is with you and will continue to be your guide thru this difficult time. God bless all of you.

  • July 08, 2013
    Tom and Sharon Tolles says:
    Jan and Family, It is such a loss when one you have loved for so long leaves you. We only pray he is in a better place, yet watching down from afar. We send our sympathy to you and your family. Sharon

  • July 08, 2013
    Arleigh Kaltenbach says:
    You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Sincerely, Arleigh

  • July 08, 2013
    Jeff Webb says:
    We are sorry for your loss, Mr Overgaard was always good to me, I will NEVER forget it. You are in our prayers. In sympathy Jeff P Webb