Ronald Albers

Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 216 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Waynesfield, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Dola, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, St. Johns, Walton, Mentzer, New Hampshire, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 1:53PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 153 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near De Graff, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Chippewa Park, Roundhead, Quincy, Huntsville, Port Jefferson, Logansville, Mcmorran, Maplewood, New Hampshire, Bloom Center, Pemberton, Lewistown, and Springhills.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 88 and 90.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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Saturday, November 28th, 2015

Ronald Albers

Ronald "Pete" E. Albers, age 78, of S. Main Street, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes Wednesday evening, November 25, 2015, at the Wilson Health emergency room in Sidney, Ohio.

He was born May 6, 1937, in Shelby County, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth "Elsie" (Steinemann) Albers. On June 22, 1960, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Newport, Ron married Luella (Schulze) Albers who survives.

Also surviving are seven children: Michelle & Matthew Miller of Charlotte, NC, Jeffrey & Michele Albers of Fort Loramie, Richard Albers (dec.), Elizabeth & Theodore Holthaus of Fort Loramie, Melanie & James Huffman of Versailles, Veronica & Randall Hobbs of Springboro, Scott & Kelly Albers of Fort Loramie, and Ryan & Jill Albers of Fort Loramie; seventeen grandchildren: Jared, Logan, Sierra (dec.), and Cassidy Albers, Victoria (& Fiance David Schmitt), Julia, Megan (dec.), and Blake Holthaus, Morgan, Taylor (& fiance Mitch Westerheide), and Bailey Huffman, Peyton, Mason and Jordan Hobbs, Dylan, Grant, and Jessica Albers, Charleigh and Breck Albers; two sisters: Barbara Albers of Dayton and Mary Ellen & Robert (dec.) Bertke of Fort Loramie; brothers & sisters-in-law: Ralph & Rita Schulze of Russia, Norma Middendorf of Fort Loramie, Dianne & Earl Winner of Minster, Mary Lou Schulze of Russia, Gene Baltes of Tiffin, and Richard Frantz of Versailles along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by brothers & sisters-in-law: Clarence, Helen, and Betty Schulze, Vera & Jack Bemus, Urban & Thelma Schulze, Albert Schulze, Hilda & James Battson, Paul & Gertrude Schulze, Mary & Lowell Magoteaux, Betty Baltes, Helen Frantz, Carl Middendorf and Kenneth Meyer.

Ron was a 1955 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. He retired in 1999 from Russia School where he was a maintenance technician. Years ago, Ron barbered at the shop in Kettlersville and drove a milk truck for Larger Brothers.

He was also engaged in farming all of his working life. Ron was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and spending time with his children & grandchildren.

Calling is 3-8 PM and 9-10 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, November 30, 2015, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad or charity of donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.

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