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.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Thursday, August 15th, 2019
Robert Koeper
Robert L. Koeper, 68, of Saint Marys, died 7:45 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born November 9, 1950, in Celina, the son of Lester and Mary (Rupert) Koeper. He married Dianne Miller on December 31, 1994; she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his children: Brian Koeper of Saint Marys; Bill (Nickie) Koeper of Wapakoneta; Chris Koeper of Grove City, Ohio; by his step-children: Angela Booth of Saint Marys; Justin (Beth Burke) Booth of Saint Marys; Janelle (Bryan) Bernard of Saint Marys. He is survived by 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; by a special nephew, Buck Sharpe. He is survived by his siblings: Marvin (Virginia) Koeper of Saint Marys; Beverly Sharpe of Saint Marys; Kenneth (Jeannie) Koeper of Saint Marys; Kevin (Cherry) Koeper of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dianna Koeper; a sister-in-law, Nancy Koeper; a brother-in-law, Jerry Sharpe.
Bob was a 1969 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era, and later served in the Ohio National Guard. He had worked at Beatrice Foods in New Bremen, AGWAY Pet Foods in Saint Marys, and as a delivery driver at KOI Auto Parts.
He was a member of Saint Paul's United Church of Christ, Saint Marys. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races, Cincinnati Reds baseball and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He liked making wood crafts and had served on the set-up committee for Saint Marys Summerfest for many years. He was a life member of VFW Post 9289.
Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, with Bob's brother, Kevin Koeper, officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to the Tailgate for Cancer.
Condolences may be sent to Bob's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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