Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:34PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:34PM EST until January 23 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to noon EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While temperatures are expected to be in the upper single digits (above zero), a northwest wind at 10-15 mph will make temperatures feel as if they are colder than 10 below zero.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020
James Wessel
James Wessel, 89, of St. Marys, OH died at 9:50 p.m. on Friday June 26, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lima, OH.
He was born April 8, 1931 in Auglaize Co., OH to Earl "Heinie" and Alfrieda (Quellhorst) Wessel. On August 27, 1950 in New Knoxville, OH he married Eileen Haberkamp, who died September 6, 2017.
He is survived by: son Richard (Linda) Wessel of St. Marys, OH; daughter Laureen (David) Dickman of Grand Rapids, MI; son Eric Wessel of Lima, OH; son Clyde (Chris) Wessel of New Knoxville, OH; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister Mary Ann Rempe of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Earl and Alfrieda Wessel; wife Eileen Wessel; granddaughter Katelyn Wessel; great-grandson Maverick Fishbaugh; brother Geary Wessel; brother-in-law James Rempe; sister-in-law Betty Wessel.
He was a retired farmer and 40-year production employee for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. Following retirement, he and Eileen also worked at Disney World in Florida for several years.
He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and abroad, golfing, flying and volunteering for church-related activities. Jim took a strong interest in the benefits of vocational education, and supported and encouraged the formation of the Tri Star Career Compact for area schools.
Graveside funeral rites are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday July 3, 2020 at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville, OH.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to either the Alzheimer's Association or the Gideons International.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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