High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 7:33PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
37° 37° chance Fri 54° Fri 54° slight chance 29° 29° Sat 48° Sat 48°
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022
Keith Brown
Keith Anthony Brown, age 57, of E. South Street, Coldwater, passed away of natural causes following a sudden illness, Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born February 21, 1965, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Russell & Rogene (Heitkamp) Brown.
Surviving are three daughters, Jessica Brown of St. Marys, Ashley & Westly Plunkett of St. Marys and Samantha & John Harrison of Celina as well as two grandchildren, Alexandra Garrett and Rowan Harrison; four siblings: Sandra & Jim Wehrman of Russells Point, Gary Brown of Botkins, Steven & Edna Brown of Sidney and Karen & Mike Closson of Fort Wayne, IN along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He had been previously married to Barbara (Vondenhuevel) Taylor of St. Marys.
Mr. Brown was a 1984 graduate of Botkins High School. He was a CDL Licensed truck driver for Setex Inc. of St. Marys / Midwest Logistics Systems. He had previously been employed for many years at Moeller Trucking of Maria Stein. Keith enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his kids, grand-kids and friends. He was an avid fan of Ohio State and Indianapolis Colts football as well as UD Flyer basketball. He was also entertained by eight spirited grand-dogs.
An evening Memorial Service will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie with Deacon Paul Timmerman presiding.
Friends may call Thursday 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to charities of choice. Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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