Kenneth Henschen

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Kenneth Henschen

Kenneth A. Henschen, 86, New Bremen, died May 6, 2013, at 7:45 p.m. at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster.

He was born Sept. 28, 1926, in New Knoxville, to Adolph and Lydia Stienecker Henschen. On June 2, 1956, he married Peggy Speckman, who survives in New Bremen.

Also surviving are his children, Kathy Manbeck of New Bremen and Kent (Kathy) Henschen of Rockford, Ill.; his grandchildren, Erin (Joe) Rammel and Cody Manbeck, both of New Bremen, and Evan, Erica and Derek Henschen, all of Rockford, Ill.; his great grandchildren, Jackson and Harper Rammel; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his siblings and in-laws, Paul and Norma Henschen, Byrdell and John Talley and Marian and Lester Elshoff.

He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, and was also a member of the American Legion Post 241 of New Bremen. He served as a bus driver for the Auglaize School (ABC Center) in New Bremen for over 20 years, and had been the editor at the former New Bremen Sun Newspaper in New Bremen. He owned and operated KEPEG Printing Co. in New Bremen for over 60 years and developed what are known today as wedding programs used across the entire country. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II, and later served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, the Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. Burial will follow at the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church.

Condolences may be left at gilberghartwigfh.com.

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