Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 3:15AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity combined with very warm low temperatures can be especially hazardous as the overnight hours provide little relief from the heat. The heat may continue into Wednesday.
63° 63° slight chance Fri 84° Fri 84° 68° 68° Sat 89° Sat 89°
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Friday, June 17th, 2016
Gary Poppe
Gary L. Poppe, 67, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 11:26 A.M. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at St Ritas Medical Center in Lima.
He was born October 7, 1948, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Betty Byerley. He married Sherry Storer of March 28, 1970, and she survives at the residence.
His mother, Betty Byerley survives in Saint Marys. He is also survived by his children: Penny Poppe of Saint Marys; Timothy Poppe of Saint Marys; Teddy (Cindy) Poppe of Saint Marys; by his daughter-in-law, Sherri Poppe; by 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings: Wayne (Laura) Byerley of Saint Marys; Darren (Cheryl) Byerley of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Thomas Poppe and Tobias Poppe.
Gary was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He earned two Purple Heart Medals during his time of service to his country.
He retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of VFW Post 9289 and he liked playing poker, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to Gary's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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