Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 4:21AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will move across the region today. While accumulations are expected to be less than an inch, the snow may cause some slick areas on roads, especially untreated ones as well as bridges and overpasses. The snow will blow around easily and occasionally reduce visibility as well, as winds will gust to 20 to 25 MPH later today.
Use extra caution if driving late this morning into the afternoon and allow extra time to reach your destination.
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
Timothy Heitkamp
Timothy Joseph Heitkamp, age 46, long-time resident of Fort Recovery, Ohio, more recently of Coldwater, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.
He was born on December 1, 1978, in Coldwater, to Tom and Kathy (Knapke) Heitkamp.
In addition to his parents, Tim is survived by his siblings, Jeff (Kate) Heitkamp of Dublin, Ohio, Jen (Mike) Simper of Coldwater, Bob (Laura) Heitkamp of Fort Recovery, Sara (Matt) Dick of Galion, Ohio, Greg (Meredith) Heitkamp of Westerville, Ohio, Dan (Kris) Heitkamp of Noblesville, Indiana, and Curt (Kelsey) Heitkamp of Lithopolis, Ohio; 22 nieces and nephews; his grandmother, Norma Knapke of Cranberry Prairie; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Tim was preceded in death by his nephew, Alex Simper; his grandparents, Mark Knapke and Melvin and Helen Heitkamp; and his cousins, Melinda, Jason, Anthony, and Austin.
Tim was a graduate of Fort Recovery High School. He was a member of the Cheryl Ann programs and ARC. Tim worked for Reynolds and Reynolds Co. in Celina and at Chiefs Supermarket in Coldwater. Tim loved sports and followed his favorite teams which included the Fort Recovery Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Tim loved his family and was the proud Godfather of Trevor Heitkamp.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Peter Catholic Church with Father Ethan Moore celebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Guests may visit with Tim's family on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Friday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Venture Lynx, formerly known as Cheryl Ann Programs.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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