Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 7:21PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:38PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A few hours of light snow are expected late this evening, mainly after 8 pm. While accumulations will be light, some challenging travel conditions may develop given the cold temperatures.
Additional snow may linger through Monday morning with accumulations remaining light. However, increasing winds and very cold temperatures will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting late this evening, continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
9° 9° light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance 3° 3° Tue 19° Tue 19°
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019
Donald Friemoth
Donald Norbert Friemoth, 85, of Van Wert, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, at home.
He was born November 15, 1933 in Delphos, Ohio, the son of Frank and Margaret (Rahrig) Friemoth, who preceded him in death. On April 25, 1959, he married Irene (Koester) Friemoth, who survives.
Donald is also survived by his children, Michael Friemoth and Timothy (Melissa) Friemoth of Van Wert and Linda (Michael) Hawk of Rockford; five grandchildren, Shae Friemoth, Skyler Friemoth, Haley Hawk, Nicholas Hawk and Zachary Hawk.
Donald was preceded in death by infant twin daughters, Debra and Diane; brothers, Eugene, Melvin, Elmer and Louis; sisters, Rita Kesler and Lucille Allen.
Donald was a 1951 graduate of Van Wert High School. He served in the military from November 1954-November 1956. He was a licensed Professional Land Surveyor for the state of Ohio since 1963. He has worked for the Van Wert County Engineer's Office, Defiance City Engineer's Office and Paulding County Engineer's Office. He was a self employed surveyor since 1991.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 5803, American Legion Post 178, Van Wert Bowling Association (Hall of Fame member), Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, St. Mary of the Assumption Church and Knights of Columbus Council 6034. Donald will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, great Dad and Grandpa, and he possessed unending patience.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert with Father Stan Szybka and Father Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery with military honors by the Combined Honors Unit of VFW Post 5803 and American Legion Post 178.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7:30 pm Thursday, March 14, 2019, and 1 hour (9:00 to 10:00 am) prior to the funeral at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert. There will be a Rosary Service Thursday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home.
Preferred Memorials are to St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Vincent dePaul Society and the American Legion.
Condolences may be left on the website: www.bricknerfuneralhome.org or emailed to bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net.
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