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°
Thursday, December 17th, 2020
Ronald Westgerdes
Ronald J. Westgerdes, age 76, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 24, 1944 in Mercer County to the late Norbert & Mildred (Vagedes) Westgerdes. On November 25, 1967 he married Janet K. (Link) and she survives.
He is also survived by children Amy Graves & Mark Matthias of Michigan and Terrence & Tammy Westgerdes of California; grandchildren Patrick Graves and Nick Graves and great grandchild Sullivan Graves; siblings and in-laws, Marilyn Parker of Texas, Dan & Bernice Westgerdes of Minster, Paul & Jane Westgerdes of Ohio City, Gerry & Levenia Westgerdes of Indiana, Herb & Kay Westgerdes of Ft. Recovery, Arlene & Bob Luttmer of Versailles, Sandy & Steve Knoth of Ft. Recovery and Bill & Kelly Westgerdes of Celina, brother-in-law Steve Jackson of Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by a brother Ken Westgerdes, sister JoAnn Jackson and in-laws Barb Westgerdes and Larry Parker.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, Ohio Progressive Sportsman's Club, NRA, Coldwater V.F.W. and American Legion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Ron worked 35 years at Minster Machine and part-time at Helena for 15 years. Ron also has been the caretaker of Baker Woods in Coldwater, tending the trails, so others may share his love of the outdoors.
Graveside services with military rites will be held 1 PM, Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater.
The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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