Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 7:54AM EST until February 16 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Some patchy freezing fog through daybreak is possible on bridges and elevated roadways.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant visibility reductions to near zero at times will necessitate extra caution for commuters through late morning. Temperatures below freezing in some areas will increase the threat for icy patches on elevated roadways.
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Thursday, May 12th, 2022
Jerome Schwieterman
Jerome "Jerry" H. Schwieterman, 83, of Portland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home.
He was born on February 19, 1939, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Anthony and Anna (Braun) Schwieterman.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ilene (Gettinger) Schwieterman, whom he married on May 7, 1960; his children, Randy (Deb) Schwieterman of Melbourne, Florida, Mike (Karen) Schwieterman of Fort Recovery, Lisa (Steve) Wood of Portland, Joe (Angie) Schwieterman of Leo, Indiana, Tina (Dale) Easton of Fort Recovery, Steve (Jennifer) Schwieterman of Portland, and Paul (Andrea) Schwieterman of Bluffton, Indiana; and his 36 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma King.
Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. Shortly after he graduated, he joined the Army National Guard until he was honorably discharged in 1964 with the rank, Sergeant. Jerry was a lifelong farmer in Jay County and enjoyed collecting a variety of religious photos. He was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and the Fort Recovery Knights of Columbus.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery, with Father Mike Kapolka officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by the Fort Recovery American Legion, will follow in St. Marys Cemetery in Fort Recovery.
Guests may visit with Jerry's family on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again on Saturday from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery. The Fort Recovery Knights of Columbus will lead a prayer service at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 6:45 PM.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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