Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Friday, January 29th, 2021
Richard Hoelscher
Richard Frank Hoelscher, age 81, Osgood, passed away of natural causes Tuesday evening, January 26, 2021, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
He was born August 30, 1939, in Yorkshire, Ohio, to the late Clem & Mary (Grieshop) Hoelscher. On February 19, 1963, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fort Loramie, Richard married Doris J. (Brandewie) Hoelscher who preceded him in death on November 28, 2003.
Surviving are three of four children: Charles Hoelscher (dec.), Michael & Sharon Hoelscher of Yorkshire, Kelly & Greg Ranard of Abilene, TX, and Pamela & Terry Daulton of West Liberty; 12 grandchildren: Austin, Adam, Macey, Vivian, Jacobi, Matthew, Kristin, Corey, Dallas, Andy, Darren and Maria along with 13 great-grandchildren; seven siblings: Mildred Frilling of St. Henry, Theresa Pleiman of Fort Loramie, Henry & Faye Hoelscher of Winamac, IN, Rosalee & Paul Holdheide of Maria Stein, Peg & Jim Snider of Jackson Center and Joyce Liette of Versailles; brothers & sisters-in-law: Joe Romer of Carthagena, Kathy Hoelscher of Yorkshire, Linda & Bob Schwegman of Celina, Sally & Louie Dirksen of Portland, IN, and Daniel & Treva Brandewie of Fort Loramie as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by five siblings: Julia Pleiman, Teckla Hoying, Patricia Romer, Victor Hoelscher and John Hoelscher; brothers & sisters-in-law: Romie Frilling, Carl Pleiman, Elton Pleiman, Ludwig Hoying, Patricia Hoelscher and Michael Liette.
Mr. Hoelscher was a 1957 graduate of Minster High School. In 2001, he retired from Midmark Corporation in Versailles. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, the Celina Moose Lodge, and a charter member of Goat Farmers. Richard enjoyed playing cards, flower gardening and traveling with his sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 30, 2021, at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood with Rev. David Howard presiding. Interment will follow at St. Martin Cemetery.
Friends may call Friday 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. Use of face masks and social distancing will be necessary at all funeral rites.
Memorials may be made to the Rehab Center for Neurological Development in Burkettsville or Do Good Ministries.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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