Maurice Overlander (January 7, 1949 - August 5, 2026)

Maurice Overlander Obituary

Maurice Craig Overlander, aged 77, passed away on August 5th, 2026, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born in Fairfield, Iowa on January 7th, 1949, Maurice lived a life defined by his devotion to his family and his service in education.

Maurice was raised in Stockport, Iowa and was a 1967 graduate of Van Buren County Community High School. He went on to pursue a B.S. in Education specializing in psychology (1971) and an M.A. in Special Education (1972) from Northeast Missouri State College (Now Truman State University). A lifelong learner, Maurice also earned an Ed.S. in educational administration (1979) and an Ed.D. in educational administration (1991).

In 38 years in education, Maurice spent 4 years in the classroom and 34 years in administration as both a principal and superintendent. He left a profound impact on every school district he worked at including Monroe City, MO; Bucklin, MO; Wright City, MO; and Camdenton, MO, where he aided in the construction of the high school in 2007. Maurice touched the lives of both the students he taught and the faculty he oversaw.

In retirement, Maurice enjoyed travelling with his family, supporting Camdenton Laker Athletics, watching Mizzou football and basketball, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a dutiful husband, father, and grandfather and supported all the athletic, academic, and artistic endeavors of his grandchildren. He instilled in them a love for theatre, reading, and music (having been a member of the Singing Superintendents). His most lasting impact on his family, and anyone he met, will be his steadfast belief that a good education will take you further in life than anything else.

Maurice was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Mildred Overlander, brother Allen Overlander, and sister-in-law Carol Overlander.

Maurice is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Overlander, his son Scott Overlander, daughter Erin Lucas (husband Keith), grandchildren Anna and Ethan Lucas, nephew Rod Overlander, niece Kim Hanson, and many great nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will welcome friends and family on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm at Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes in Camdenton, Missouri. A private internment of his ashes will be held in Stockport, IA.

Expressions of sympathy is suggested to in lieu of flowers to the Camdenton R-3 Education Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020 (573) 346-2090.


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