Patricia “Patty” vom Lehn Overman of Red Bank passed away Jan. 23, 2024. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Stanley and Doris vom Lehn, Patty lived most of her life in the Monmouth County area.
Patty married her late husband Bill in 1961; they were married for 58 years until his passing in 2019. She is survived by their three children, William, Steven and Kristin, as well as her brother Garry.
Patty taught in both the Rumson and Fair Haven school systems for 30 years, giving hundreds, if not thousands, of children their first lessons in math and reading. After retiring from teaching, Patty immersed herself in other pursuits, among them the garden club, Family and Child Services, Bible study at St. George’s, attending The Two River Theater and also going to the beach and playing dominoes with friends.
Patty was active in the Fair Haven community as well. She was a Girl Scout and Brownie leader while Kristin was growing up. She helped with the 50/50 and served food at the Fireman’s Fair. She had a great relationship not only with her own friends but also with those of her children, many of whom fell into the habit of reflexively calling her “mom” when spending time in the Overman home.
Her kind and generous nature enabled her to make friends easily and her smile never failed to light up a room. She will truly be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation was Feb. 1 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A funeral service was held Feb. 3 at St. George’s-By-the-River, Rumson. A reception followed at the church after the funeral service concluded. In lieu of flowers, donations to Family and Child Services, Fair Haven Garden Club, and St. George’s-by-the-River will be appreciated.
This article originally appeared in the February 8 – 14, 2024 print edition of The Two River Times.
