Lee Billger

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 9:00AM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 2:21AM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

Lee Billger

Lee C. Billger, age 84, of Celina, OH, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:03 am at Celina Manor.

He was born October 3, 1932 in Celina to Harry and Lucille (Weber) Billger; both preceded him in death. On May 17, 1952 he married Ruth Hein; and she survives at the residence in Celina.

Also surviving are two sons, Steve (Laura) Billger, Celina, and Mike (Angel) Billger, Celina; a daughter, Cathy Rosengarten, Celina; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.

Also preceded in death by two brothers, Carlyle (Mary Smith) Billger and Monte (June) Billger; and a sister, Linda Widman.

Lee was a 1950 graduate of Celina Senior High School. He was retired from Parker Hannifin and worked as a supervisor at the former New Idea. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing at Lake Erie, and spending time with his family and friends.

Funeral services will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 26, 2017 in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, OH, with Pastor Douglas Meyer officiating; the family will receive friends from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm prior to the services at the funeral home. Private graveside services will be held on Friday at the convenience of the family at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina, OH.

Contributions can be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, 218 S. Main St., Celina, OH 45822.

Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.

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