Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
Today 32° Today 32° 20° 20° light likely Tomorrow 23° Tomorrow 23° 4° 4°
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Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
Gerard Knapke
Gerard Knapke, age 86 of Van Wert died Friday, September 8, 2023 at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. He was born September 11, 1937 in Coldwater to the late Clarence "Dick" & Anna (Uhleman) Knapke. On June 6, 2006 he married Alice Knapke and she survives in Van Wert.
He is also survived by children, Kirk & Laurie Knapke of Ft. Myers, Florida, and Kory Knapke of Los Angeles, California; step-children,Pam & Berry Barnard of Columbus, Bobby & Lori Schlosser of Tennessee, Teresa & Mike Staas of Dayton, and Tami Kercher of Atlanta; three grandchildren, Benjamin & Kalyn Knapke, Alexander & Marissa Knapke, and Kenneth & Mckenzie Knapke; and two great-grandchildren, Collin and Kendall Knapke.
He was preceded in death by a daughter Kelli Knapke.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to family friend Deb Mace Ray.
He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. He was a founding Grand Knight of the Van Wert Knights of Columbus 6034 and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. He was also a Moose Lodge member, an organist at the Elks club for 45 years and a member of the Gold Wings Road Rider Association.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, September 16 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Friends may call from 10:30 AM until the time of service on Saturday, September, 16 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater.. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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