Gary Koch

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.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:25AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016

Gary Koch

Gary G. Koch, age 68, of St. Marys, died at 5:20 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 29, 1947, in Delphos, to Eugene L. And Rose Mary (Heil) Koch who preceded him in death. On Jan. 9, 1993, he married Mary Stachler who survives in St. Marys.

Mr. Koch retired after over 32 years in maintenance at Goodyear. He enjoyed NASCAR as long as a Ford was winning. He enjoyed his dogs, loved camping, tinkering on cars and motorcycles and being a good neighbor. He was a 1966 graduate of St. Marys High School.

Also surviving are his children: Mike (Kristi) Koch and Robert Koch both of St. Marys, Jodie (Rob) Perkins of Celina, Maryann (Roger) Hesse of Spencerville, Robert (Lisa) Bye of Coldwater and Brad Bye of Ansonia; a brother, Richard Koch of Montezuma; seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at his residence.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.

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