Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 633 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Geneva, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, penny size hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Coldwater, Rockford, Wabash, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central Ohio.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 112 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
FRANKLIN
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE DARKE MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, GREENVILLE, KETTERING, LIBERTY, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, PIQUA, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, WAPAKONETA, AND WEST COLLEGE CORNER.
Today 82° Today 82° chance 67° 67° chance Tomorrow 83° Tomorrow 83° likely 66° 66° likely
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Donald Klosterman
Donald "Baldy" Louis Klosterman, 89, formerly of Lima and Wapakoneta, OH died Monday April 13, 2026 at the Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys, OH.
He was born August 20, 1936 in Moulton Twp. - Auglaize Co., OH to Arthur and Viola (Osterfeld) Klosterman.
Survivors include daughter Tammy (Mike) Taber of Leadville, CO; daughter Sheri Spicer of Glendale, AZ; daughter Cynthia (Chris) Brown of Wapakoneta, OH; daughter Deb (Dave) Horner of Wapakoneta, OH; 9 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister Jeanne Boes of Columbus, OH; brother Bernard "Barney" (Carol) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; brother Dugan (Marsha) Klosterman of Van Wert, OH; sister Kay Siebert of Coldwater, OH; brother Bob (Ronda) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; brother John (Cindy Klosterman of Wapakoneta, OH; brother Jerry (Delilah) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; brother Richard (Catherine) Klosterman of Celina, OH; sister Becky (Dennis) Link of Cincinnati, OH; and sister Judy (David) Fuller of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Viola Klosterman; sister Betty Lengerich; sister Shirley Byerley; brother Tom Klosterman, sister Carrie Hawkins; brother Dave Klosterman; sister Chris Chunnic; and sister Marie "Mert" Humphries.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1954). A natural-born salesman, he made a successful career as a representative for beverage companies and construction supplies. In addition, he owned Klosterman-Campnell Construction Co. He was a lifelong Catholic.
Don will be remembered for his outgoing and fun-loving personality that made others feel valued and loved. His favorite pastimes included playing card games (especially, euchre), traveling to casinos and spending time with his siblings and extended family.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 16, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 116 N. Mill Street in Botkins, OH, with the Rev. Sean Wilson, celebrant. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wapakoneta, OH.
Visitation 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys.
Baldy's family is grateful for the wonderful care he received from the nursing home and hospice program. Furthermore, they will always treasure the memories and delightful companionship Don shared with Angela McCarthy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either Grande Lake Healthcare Center, Grand Lake Hospice, or masses.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Don's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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