Mark Klenke

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 10:24AM EST until January 28 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 8:22AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Gusty southwest winds will become westerly this afternoon. The strong winds and the recently fallen snow is resulting in some blowing and drifting snow, especially across rural and open areas. This may result in rapid changes in road conditions over short distances. Motorists should exercise extra caution.

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

Mark Klenke

Mark "Goober" Klenke, age 61 of Coldwater, died on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born on July 10, 1962 in Coldwater to the late Wilfred J. & Frances (Selhorst) Klenke.

He is survived by siblings and in-laws: Tom (Rox) Klenke of Coldwater, Dan (Rose) Klenke of St. Marys, Peg (Ken) Dues of St. Henry, Mary (Fred) Kremer of Maria Stein, Ed (Connie) Klenke of Carthagena, Karen (Nick) Evans of St. Marys, Charlene (Jim) West of Wellington, FL, Bill (Tami) Klenke of Coldwater, Kari (Gary) Prenger of Maria Stein, Fred Klenke of St. Marys, and Connie Klenke of St. Henry. He also has aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins too numerous to mention.

He was also preceded in death by brothers Gary and Roger Klenke.

Mark was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was previously employed by North Star Hardware. Goober was a lifelong farmer and owner of Goober's Small Engine Service.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, Fr. Mark Hoying officiating.

Friends may call from 2PM to 8PM on Thursday, November 30 and from 9 to 10 AM Friday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Cancer Association.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

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