Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 1:41PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snowfall of at least an inch is expected across the region, with up to 2 inches possible. There is also the potential for brief intense bursts of snow, especially between 10 PM and 3 AM. Where these brief bursts of snow occur, visibility may drop suddenly, creating additional travel hazards tonight.
West winds will become northwest overnight, gusting as high as 30 to even 35 mph. This may cause blowing snow over roadways, even as the snow ends after 3 AM.
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
Kenneth Albers
Kenneth C. Albers, 54, Minster, died Oct. 21, 2014, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 20, 1960, in St. Marys, to Ralph and Rosemary C. Riethman Albers. His mother survives in New Bremen.
Also surviving are eight siblings, David (Brenda) Albers, New Bremen, Thelma (Randy) Huelsman, Minster, Mike (Peg) Albers, Cassella, Bonnie (Kevin) Steinemann, Minster, Elaine (Jerry) Berning, McCartyville, Luke (Sue) Albers, Minster, Neil Albers, New Bremen, and Leon (friend Barb Sims) Albers; a brother-in-law, Jerry Timmerman; 22 nieces and nephews; and 26 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Also deceased are a sister, Margie Timmerman; two nephews, Brian and Cory Albers; and a great-niece, Hannah Lause.
He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen. He participated in the Special Olympics and loved bowling and putting puzzles together. He was employed at Auglaize Industries and helped out on the family farm.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Auglaize Industries.
Condolences may be sent to www.hogenkampfh.com.
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