Colonel Edgar Allen, 89, was "Promoted to Glory" to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, April 5, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas.

Born in Decatur, Illinois, January 4, 1925 to Charles and Leah Overstake; grew up in Chicago, Illinois; moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1942; joined the US Navy at age 17, December 1942 serving in both the European and Pacific Theatres of war during WW II. His tour of duty included Normandy, France, and Okinawa. Returning from service in 1946, he met and married his wonderful wife, Darline G. Coulter, one of the Coulter Twins. From this union were born and privileged to raise their five children; Curtis Allen; Sally Jo Broughton, David Michael, Nancy Jean and Leah Gabrielli. Colonel Overstake is survived by his five children, twelve grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Colonel Overstake retired from The Salvation Army after forty years of ministry, assisting and aiding people in various needs. He had served in eight of the eleven Central Salvation Army States, mainly in Minneapolis, St. Louis, Chicago, Des Moines, and Detroit area. During this time, he ministered in some of The Salvation Army facilities in Europe, including Russia.

Darline, his most capable, comprehensive and gifted partner preceded him in death, August 26, 1991. They had been married forty-five wonderful years and were co-workers together in the Salvation Army.

Overstake, soon after, moved to Clearwater, Florida, where he continued his ministry in The Salvation Army. Colonel Overstake returned to Wichita, Kansas, August 1995 and was joined in marriage to Aldine Mae Coulter (Johnson) identical twin to his first wife, Darline. They spent time living in Clearwater, Florida, Wichita, Kansas, and Piatt Lake in Upper Michigan. She preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by brothers, Charles Perry Overstake and Donald Eugene Overstake.

Colonel Overstake was known for his joyful and compassionate spirit.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army Wichita Citadel Corps, 1739 S. Elpyco, Wichita, Kansas 67213, or, the charity of the donor's choice.