ROBERT OVERMYER

Robert “Buck” Overmyer, an Ohioan with deep roots in space exploration, left an indelible mark on the U.S. space program. Born in Lorain and raised in Westlake, where he graduated high school, Overmyer’s fascination with space started early and was affectionately captured in his childhood nickname, “Buck,” inspired by Buck Rogers. His journey from terrestrial beginnings to stellar heights was fueled by a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Baldwin Wallace College and a Master of Science degree in aeronautics from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.