Douglas Charles Overstreet, 80, of Buchanan Dam, left this world for his heavenly home and to join his family that preceded him on June 12, 2018. He was born to Benjamin Franklin and Alma Angeline (Watson) Overstreet on November 23, 1937 in Oxford, Texas.
Doug was raised on the shores of Lake Buchanan where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and became a “fixer” of all things. As his grandchildren always said, "It's ok, Papa can fix it." He married the love of his life, Wanda Jean Cowan, on June 2, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. He served the State of Texas as a DPS trooper for twenty years, most of that time was in Junction, where they raised their family and gained life-long friends. Up until his passing, he continued as a commissioned Special Texas Ranger. Retirement found them back on the same shores of Lake Buchanan, where they lived out the remainder of their wonderful, beautiful lives. Together he and Wanda raised amazing children and delighted in their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They had a loving marriage and will be together for eternity.
Doug was a superhero in a bullet proof vest. He embodied all that was great about being a law enforcement officer, a family patriarch and a man of God.
He is survived by his son, Todd Overstreet of Buchanan Dam, daughter, Teresa Schkade and husband James, of Albany, Texas; grandchildren, Staci Strauss and husband Carl, Robb Schkade and wife Jamie, Jami Schkade, and Kelli Schkade; two great-grandchildren to Staci and Carl (Kurt and Madilynn) and another on the way to Robb and Jamie; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday June 15, 2018 at Putnam Funeral Home in Kingsland. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday June 16, 2018 at the Buchanan Dam Church of Christ with Mr. Clayton Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Bluffton Cemetery. An online guest register and maps may be found at www.PutnamCares.com.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robb Schkade, Jay Repka, Martin Collins, Joe Lewis, Carl Strauss, and Zach Childress.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Buchanan Dam Church of Christ 901 Lillian Dean Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory 145 Texas Avenue Kingsland, Texas
Doug was raised on the shores of Lake Buchanan where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and became a “fixer” of all things. As his grandchildren always said, "It's ok, Papa can fix it." He married the love of his life, Wanda Jean Cowan, on June 2, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. He served the State of Texas as a DPS trooper for twenty years, most of that time was in Junction, where they raised their family and gained life-long friends. Up until his passing, he continued as a commissioned Special Texas Ranger. Retirement found them back on the same shores of Lake Buchanan, where they lived out the remainder of their wonderful, beautiful lives. Together he and Wanda raised amazing children and delighted in their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They had a loving marriage and will be together for eternity.
Doug was a superhero in a bullet proof vest. He embodied all that was great about being a law enforcement officer, a family patriarch and a man of God.
He is survived by his son, Todd Overstreet of Buchanan Dam, daughter, Teresa Schkade and husband James, of Albany, Texas; grandchildren, Staci Strauss and husband Carl, Robb Schkade and wife Jamie, Jami Schkade, and Kelli Schkade; two great-grandchildren to Staci and Carl (Kurt and Madilynn) and another on the way to Robb and Jamie; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday June 15, 2018 at Putnam Funeral Home in Kingsland. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday June 16, 2018 at the Buchanan Dam Church of Christ with Mr. Clayton Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Bluffton Cemetery. An online guest register and maps may be found at www.PutnamCares.com.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robb Schkade, Jay Repka, Martin Collins, Joe Lewis, Carl Strauss, and Zach Childress.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Buchanan Dam Church of Christ 901 Lillian Dean Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory 145 Texas Avenue Kingsland, Texas
Douglas Charles Overstreet, 80, of Buchanan Dam, left this world for his heavenly home and to join his family that preceded him on June 12, 2018. He was born to Benjamin Franklin and Alma Angeline (Watson) Overstreet on November 23, 1937 in Oxford, Texas.
Doug was raised on the shores of Lake Buchanan where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and became a “fixer” of all things. As his grandchildren always said, "It's ok, Papa can fix it." He married the love of his life, Wanda Jean Cowan, on June 2, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. He served the State of Texas as a DPS trooper for twenty years, most of that time was in Junction, where they raised their family and gained life-long friends. Up until his passing, he continued as a commissioned Special Texas Ranger. Retirement found them back on the same shores of Lake Buchanan, where they lived out the remainder of their wonderful, beautiful lives. Together he and Wanda raised amazing children and delighted in their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They had a loving marriage and will be together for eternity.
Doug was a superhero in a bullet proof vest. He embodied all that was great about being a law enforcement officer, a family patriarch and a man of God.
He is survived by his son, Todd Overstreet of Buchanan Dam, daughter, Teresa Schkade and husband James, of Albany, Texas; grandchildren, Staci Strauss and husband Carl, Robb Schkade and wife Jamie, Jami Schkade, and Kelli Schkade; two great-grandchildren to Staci and Carl (Kurt and Madilynn) and another on the way to Robb and Jamie; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday June 15, 2018 at Putnam Funeral Home in Kingsland. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday June 16, 2018 at the Buchanan Dam Church of Christ with Mr. Clayton Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Bluffton Cemetery. An online guest register and maps may be found at www.PutnamCares.com.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robb Schkade, Jay Repka, Martin Collins, Joe Lewis, Carl Strauss, and Zach Childress.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Buchanan Dam Church of Christ 901 Lillian Dean Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory 145 Texas Avenue Kingsland, Texas
Doug was raised on the shores of Lake Buchanan where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and became a “fixer” of all things. As his grandchildren always said, "It's ok, Papa can fix it." He married the love of his life, Wanda Jean Cowan, on June 2, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. He served the State of Texas as a DPS trooper for twenty years, most of that time was in Junction, where they raised their family and gained life-long friends. Up until his passing, he continued as a commissioned Special Texas Ranger. Retirement found them back on the same shores of Lake Buchanan, where they lived out the remainder of their wonderful, beautiful lives. Together he and Wanda raised amazing children and delighted in their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They had a loving marriage and will be together for eternity.
Doug was a superhero in a bullet proof vest. He embodied all that was great about being a law enforcement officer, a family patriarch and a man of God.
He is survived by his son, Todd Overstreet of Buchanan Dam, daughter, Teresa Schkade and husband James, of Albany, Texas; grandchildren, Staci Strauss and husband Carl, Robb Schkade and wife Jamie, Jami Schkade, and Kelli Schkade; two great-grandchildren to Staci and Carl (Kurt and Madilynn) and another on the way to Robb and Jamie; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday June 15, 2018 at Putnam Funeral Home in Kingsland. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday June 16, 2018 at the Buchanan Dam Church of Christ with Mr. Clayton Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Bluffton Cemetery. An online guest register and maps may be found at www.PutnamCares.com.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robb Schkade, Jay Repka, Martin Collins, Joe Lewis, Carl Strauss, and Zach Childress.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Buchanan Dam Church of Christ 901 Lillian Dean Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory 145 Texas Avenue Kingsland, Texas
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