August 31, 2018

Dan Overbey retires from Semo Port

After 25 years, Dan Overbey retired from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, and although he initially resisted the idea, his colleagues threw a banquet in his honor to send him off right and recognize his contributions over the years.

Dan Overbey addresses the crowd during a gathering celebrating his retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

Dan Overbey is seen as representatives from Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties award him a proclamation during a gathering celebrating his retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

Representative Kathryn Swan addresses the crowd during a gathering celebrating Dan Overbey's retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

Dan Overbey addresses the crowd during a gathering celebrating his retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

The crowd is seen during a gathering celebrating Dan Overbey's retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

Dan Overbey teases his friend Kent Puchbauer, pointing out Puchbauer's recently injured lip, before a gathering celebrating Overbey's retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

A picture collage featuring Dan Overbey is seen during a gathering celebrating his retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

Several plaques honoring Dan Overbey are seen during a gathering celebrating his retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

Dan Overbey laughs at his colleague Lloyd Smith's Kennedy impression during a gathering celebrating Overbey's retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

A picture featuring Dan Overbey is seen during a gathering celebrating his retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

Dan Overbey laughs during a gathering celebrating his retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

Dan Overbey receives a standing ovation from colleagues and community leaders during a gathering celebrating his retirement from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, 2018.

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After 25 years, Dan Overbey retired from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, and although he initially resisted the idea, his colleagues threw a banquet in his honor to send him off right and recognize his contributions over the years.

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