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°
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Jeffrey Opperman
Jeffrey W. Opperman, 54, 10856 Plattner Pike, St. Marys, died April 24, 2010.
He was born Sept. 17, 1955, in St. Marys, to Marvin and Earline Shives Opperman. His father survives in St. Marys. On May 28, 1977, he married Kendra Wellman, who also survives.
Also surviving are two children, Ryan (Krista) Opperman, St. Marys, and Jill (Danni) Schneider, Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Susan (Larry) Wilkins, Montezuma; a mother-in-law, Marian Wellman, New Knoxville; and two grandchildren.
Deceased is a father-in-law, Charlie Wellman.
He worked in the material services department at Honda of America in Anna. A 1973 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, he also graduated from Tri-State University in Angola, Ind. He was a member of First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where he served as Sunday school superintendent, deacon and elder. He also was a member of the Ranger Athletic Boosters and served as a T-ball coach in New Knoxville.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial is at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Heritage Room of the church.
Contributions can be made to the First United Church of Christ Building Fund.
Condolences can be left at Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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