Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 2:25PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:10PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 23° Today 23° slight chance isolated Tomorrow 10° Tomorrow 10°
Monday, August 13th, 2018
Leo Meyer
Leo Joseph Meyer, age 93, formerly of Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes, with several nieces and nephews at his bedside, Friday evening, August 10, 2018, at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen, Ohio. He had been a resident there for nearly ten years.
He was born January 1, 1925, in Fort Loramie, Ohio, to the late Frank and Agnes (Ashman) Meyer.
Surviving are one sister-in-law, Thelma Meyer of St. Marys, thirteen nieces & nephews as well as numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by six siblings: Bernadette Meyer, Dorothy Meyer, Irene (Thomas) Spreng, Hugo Meyer and infants Hildegard and Herman Meyer.
Mr. Meyer was a 1943 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. He also completed two years of Agra Business training in a GI program. Leo was a US Army Veteran of WWII and completed his tour of duty with the grade of Staff Sergeant. He had been passionately engaged in farming all of his working life.
He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and St. Michael's Knights of St. John Commandery #300. He was a life member and past officer of the Fort Loramie American Legion Post #355 and had been the last living charter member of Walkup Country Club. He was a past member of the Minster Eagles and Central Ohio Breeders Association.
Leo enjoyed the company of his family and extended family. He also enjoyed traveling and playing cards.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 16, 2018, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Fort Loramie American Legion.
Friends may call Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to the Leo Meyer Memorial Scholarship Foundation c/o F.L.E.A.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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