Melvin Biederman

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:16AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:12AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Friday, August 24th, 2018

Melvin Biederman

Melvin Biederman, 82, of Wapakoneta, died 3:36 A.M. Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born November 23, 1935, in Carey, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Irene Biederman. He married Tana Doan, and she survives in Wapakoneta.

He is survived by his children: Melvin (Tamara) Biederman; Ralph Biederman; Michelle (Sam) Timmons; Marvin Biederman; Mardie Biederman; Melinda Flugga; Merlin Biederman. He is also survived by his step-children: Kris (Chuck) Owens; Jim Dostal; by his 24 grandchildren including Charles Owens; Adriane Owens; Dillon Williams; John Owens; Erin Owens; 44 great-grandchildren including Cobain Owens, Lehla Owens, Case Young, Evan Young, Ellie Owens, Charlie Owens, Maverick Owens. He is survived by a brother, Dale Biederman.

He is preceded in death by his parents; by a daughter, Angela Biederman; by numerous brothers and sisters.

Melvin was a retired welder, truck driver and church bus driver. He was a member of Calvary Chapel Baptist Church in Minster. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. He was a veteran of the US Air Force.

Private family funeral rites will be held. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, in entrusted with Melvin's arrangements.

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