James Forsthoefel

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.

Saturday, May 11th, 2013

James Forsthoefel

James L. Forsthoefel, 77, Coldwater, died May 9, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

He was born June 2, 1935, in Coldwater, to William and Cecelia Schwieterman Forsthoefel. On Oct. 19, 1957, he married Clara Art, who survives in Coldwater.

Also surviving are six children, Amy Forsthoefel, Dayton, Julie (Bruce) Miller, St. Henry, Karl Forsthoefel, Mesa, Ariz., Matt (Ivonne) Forsthoefel, Gurnee, Ill., Neal (Ann) Forsthoefel, Portland, Ore., and Greg (Jenn) Forsthoefel, Venice, Fla.; four siblings, Joan (Linus) Mescher, Celina, Tom Forsthoefel, Coldwater, Herb (Madeline) Forsthoefel, Coldwater, and Ken (Rose) Forsthoefel, Louisville, Ky.; two sisters-in-law, Luetta Forsthoefel, Coldwater, and Pat Forsthoefel, Dayton; and nine grandchildren.

Deceased are a grandson, Tony Forsthoefel; two brothers, Paul Forsthoefel and Don Forsthoefel; a sister, Ruth (Frank) Muskus; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Forsthoefel.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, the church choir, the Knights of Columbus and its bowling team; Grand Lake Soundwaves and the Mercer County Sportsman Association.

He was a former scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 96, former tennis and racquetball player and was an avid hunter, cyclist, nature lover and Cincinnati Reds fan. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A milkman for nearly 60 years, he always had a ready smile and a bad joke.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.

Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

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