Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Fredrick Berning
Fredrick C. "Fritz" Berning, 75, 13150 Wenger Road, Anna, died at 1:42 p.m. Nov. 27, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Nov. 4, 1932, in St. Patrick to Fred H. and Frances (Wuebker) Berning. On Nov. 21, 1956, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Obringer, who survives at Fair Haven in Sidney.
Also surviving are five sons, Timothy (Shirley) and Steve (Alison), all of St. Patrick; Mark (Timri) and Douglas (Pam), all of Anna; and David (Lori), Liberty Township.; a daughter, Carol (Edward) Moorhead, Edgewood, Ky.; two brothers, Sylvester (Velma), McCartyville, and Eugene (Irene), St. Patrick; two sisters, Norma (Nick) Bergman, Botkins, and Marie (Jim) Theis, Sidney; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
One brother, Andrew, is deceased.
A life-time farmer, he was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, McCartyville, and a member of the Anna American Legion and Shelby County Farm Bureau. He also was on the board of directors of Milk Marketing Inc.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Patrick Welsh officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 a.m. Friday at the church.
Contributions can be made to Adult Day Care Fair Haven County Home.
Arrangements were handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
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