Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon.
Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses.
Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
25° 25° Mon 32° Mon 32° 22° 22° likely Tue 39° Tue 39° slight chance
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Monday, October 7th, 2019
Oliver Giere
Oliver E. Giere, age 91 of Coldwater, died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born October 8, 1927 in Coldwater to the late Edward & Olive (Miehls) Giere.
On April 18, 1953 he married Sarah Botkin and she died December 15, 2005.
He is survived by his children Tonya & Jerry Happy of St. Marys, Mary Lou & Barry Himmel of Columbus, Timothy & Jean Giere of St. Henry, Julia & Gary Geier of Coldwater and Patrick & Janet Giere of Coldwater; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Gay Giere of Coldwater.
He was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Valeria 'Itter' and Bill Otte, LaMar Giere, Richard Giere, Rita and Joe McDevitt, Ralph Giere, Salome and Carl Peters, Fritz and Betty Giere, Norb & Ruth Giere, Ed and Nan Giere, Earl Giere, Gerald Botkin and Judy & Arthur Burd.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, St. Elizabeth Cemetery Board, Coldwater Knights of Columbus, Coldwater American Legion and Coldwater V.F.W. Oliver was a veteran of the US Navy and worked as an accountant at Pax Steel. He was a graduate of Coldwater High School; and Miami Jacobs Business College. Oliver enjoyed spending time with his family and playing tennis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 pm on Tuesday, October 8th and 9 to 10 am Wednesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to Mercer County Cancer Association or State of the Heart Care.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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