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°
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Monday, September 11th, 2017
William Gels
William A. "Bill" Gels, age 75, of St. Henry, died on Thursday, September 7, 2017 surrounded by his family in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born August 25, 1942 in Celina to the late Raymond & Cleopha (Green) Gels. He was married to Diane (Hoying) for 50 years and she survives him in Columbus, Ohio.
He is survived by four children, Doug & Sarah Gels, Lynn & Steve Bruening and Amy & Mike Redin all of Columbus and Steve Gels of Cincinnati; eight grandchildren; sisters, Jean & David Thobe of Maria Stein and Peg & Dick Cacek of Englewood; and in laws, Jean & Jim Heitbrink, Marty Heitkamp, Sr. Jean Rene Hoying, Dave & Helen Hoying, Monica & Ken Boerger, Tom & Rosie Koverman and Rita & Denny Sollmann.
He is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Tom Heitkamp.
He was a graduate of the University of Dayton and worked for Crown Equipment for over 25 years before retiring in 1999. He was a member of the St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry Knights of Columbus, Mercer County Elks Lodge and the Coldwater Eagles.
Bill enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing and boating. He also was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at St. Henry Catholic Church. A celebration of Bill's life will follow at the St. Henry American Legion.
The family request, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to The James Cancer Research Center at https://cancer.osu.edu/giving-back.
The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at hogenkampfh.com.
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