Michael Rhoads

Special Weather Statement issued November 30 at 7:41AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Winds will shift to the west behind a cold front this morning, resulting in occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph through early afternoon. Secure outdoor objects, especially holiday decorations.

Special Weather Statement issued November 30 at 3:57AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Southwest winds of 20 to 25 MPH, with gusts of 30 to 40 MPH, are likely into early afternoon before diminishing late afternoon into this evening. Secure outdoor objects, especially holiday decorations.

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

Michael Rhoads

Michael "Mikee" Rhoads, age 73, of Maria Stein, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born December 15, 1950 in Miami Dade County, Florida to the late Lyman & Anne Isabel (Roberts) Rhoads.

He is survived by his wife Teresa (Buening) Rhoads, a son Mark (Jennifer) Rhoads, a daughter Amber (Dave) Givens; four grandchildren Shane, Justin, Tiffany & Alyana; two great-grandchildren Gianna and Asher; and siblings and in-laws Bev Temple (dec), Sue Gilbert, John (Dana) Rhoads, Leo (Julie) Buening, Dave (Kathy) Buening, Diane Buening, Dennis (Cindy) Buening, Mark (Kelly) Buening, Carol (Steve) Miller and Phyllis (Jim) Rutschilling.

Mikee was president of the Mad Hatters Van Club, past president of Abate of Ohio Mercer County branch and a member of the St. Marys Eagles and V.F.W. and the Celina Moose. He worked for General Dynamics as a journeyman pipefitter and owned All Purpose Golf Cart repair. Mikee loved golfing, dogs and riding his motorcycle.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday March 3, 2024 from 2 until 6 p.m. at the St. Marys V.F.W.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

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