Robert Mattraw

Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 11:35AM EST until December 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Robert Mattraw

Robert J. Mattraw, 72, Celina, died at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2010, at his home.

He was born Jan. 11, 1938, in Savannah, Ga., to Lawrence and Lenore Wilson Mattraw. On Nov. 17, 1962, he married Priscilla "Lynn" Mattraw, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Shawn (Kathy) Mattraw, North Judson, Ind., and Scott (Eva) Mattraw, Fort Recovery; and six grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother and a sister.

He was a member of the Paper Makers Association and retired from sales at Multipli Machinery in Gastonia, N.C.

A private family service will be held.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

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