Rose A. McCarter

Rose A. McCarter, 78, of Overton, Nebraska, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at her home after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was born July 13, 1932 at Hamill, South Dakota to John and Anna (Karas) Petersek. On August 2, 1950 she married Glenn McCarter, Sr. at Bridgeport, Nebraska. They were blessed with 6 children; Bonnie, Glenn, Jr., Michael, Daniel, Kelly and John. In 1953 they moved to the Overton area. Rose worked most of her life. She worked for Plectron, Eatons, Buckle Warehouse, and the Overton Public School. Rosie lived for family get-togethers, especially Husker football games. Her “Husker Room” was built so the family could enjoy these games together. There was nothing she loved more than to cheer on the Huskers with her family and friends. Sports were an important part of her life. She was proud of and enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in their sports. Rosie even made it to some of the great-grandchildren’s sporting events. She followed the Overton Eagles, whether her children were playing or not, and was named Booster of the Year in 1994-1995 and 2010-2011. Rose couldn’t wait for spring so she could fill her deck with flowers. She loved her roses and petunias. She enjoyed playing cards, a good steak and birthday cake. Rosie always wanted to go for walks, and would lovingly encourage others to join her. Her last request was to go for a “walk”. We tried to deter her, but we always knew Rosie gets her way, so…we went for a walk. Survivors include sons: Michael McCarter of Overton, Nebraska Daniel McCarter of Overton, Nebraska John and wife Dona McCarter of Overton, Nebraska Daughters: Bonnie and husband Calvin Prebyl, Jr. of Beatrice, Nebraska Kelly and husband Gerry Barnes of Elm Creek, Nebraska Daughter-in-law: Connie McCarter of Overton, Nebraska Brother: Raymond and wife Betty Petersek of Colome, South Dakota Sisters: Helen Hieb of Chamberlin South Dakota Ann Burda of Lincoln, Nebraska Grandchildren: Jason and wife Christine Prebyl, Benji Prebyl, Angie Prebyl, Amy and husband Howard Roth, Rob and wife Brandi McCarter, Katrina and husband Jason Florell, Alisha and husband Chris Remmenga, Joe McCarter, Tyler McCarter, Josh and wife Corri McCarter, Travis McCarter and fiance' Ashley Brewer, Stephanie and husband T.J. Clark, Jarad and wife Jayde McCarter, Wendy and husband Andy Lanik, Becky and husband Luke Zakrzewski, Derek Barnes, Jeremy and wife Jennifer McCarter, Sarah and husband Lance Keim, Shannon and husband Clayton Jeffries, Jessica McCarter, Andy McCarter and Shalee Ryan. Great-grandchildren: Addison and Mason Prebyl, Nicholas and Mathew Roth, Karsten, Maci, Adysen, and Dawson McCarter, Gavyn, Paetyn, Ashlyn, and Braelyn Florell, Graedy Remmenga, Dalton McCarter, Drake and Jillian Clark, Brock and Piper McCarter, Jacob and Owen Zakrzewski, Dylan Phye, Brendan and Brooklyn McCarter, Hannah, Alexis, and Kolten Keim, Jordyn and Jace Jeffries, and Elle McCarter. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, son Glenn McCarter, Jr., daughter-in-law, Jan McCarter, parents and sister, Lillian Bain. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at the Overton Methodist Church in Overton, Nebraska with Reverend Katherine Bullard officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at the Overton Funeral Home in Overton. Inurnment will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.