Jerome Gerstner

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Jerome Gerstner

Jerome J. Jerry Gerstner, 59, of Uniopolis, died at 10:55 a.m. July 24, 2006, at Lima Memorial Health System. Death due to natural causes.

He was born Nov. 6, 1946, in Lima, to Ferd and Lucille Hemmert Gerstner. On May 4, 1968, he married Judy M. Gierhart, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Julie (Greg) Billing, West Milton, and Lisa Gerstner, Uniopolis; a brother, Fritz (Donna) Gerstner, Wapakoneta; a sister, Carolyn (Gail) Myers, Uniopolis; and two granddaughters.

Deceased are a brother, Dean, and an infant sister, Mary.

He retired after 21 years of service as a sales manager with Cummins-Ohio. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Fryburg. He was a graduate of Jackson Center High School and a member of the Ohio National Guard.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Oscar Seger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Calling is 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Long & Folk Chapel, Wapakoneta.

Contributions can be made to Uniopolis Fire & Rescue Squad or the Auglaize County Crippled Children & Adults.

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