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.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Today 89° Today 89° slight chance chance 73° 73° Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° chance 68° 68° slight chance
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Saturday, November 9th, 2019
Raymond Koesters
Raymond J. Koesters, age 97 of Cassella, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
He was born on May 22, 1922 in Dayton, to the late August & Clara (Schroeder) Koesters. On February 5, 1949 he married Thelma (Dahlinghaus) Koesters, and she passed away October 7, 2004.
He is survived by children: Rita & Tom Gaerke of Union City, OH, Tom & Karen Koesters of Indianapolis, IN, June & Mark Hoying of McCartyville, John Koesters & Janine Jones of Dillsboro, IN, and Carl & Sharon Koesters of Cassella. Ray is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren one on the way, and 9 step great grandchildren.
Ray was the last living member of his family, and was preceded in death by two infant children, a granddaughter, Jodi Koesters, siblings and in-laws, Clarence & Octavia Koesters, Josephine & Art Schroer, Julian & Frances Koesters, Helena & John Sadler, Regina & Richard Klus, Albert & Vivian Koesters, Herbert Koesters, Earl & Lanora Dahlinghaus, Norma Jean & Paul Wilbur, and Vern & Marlene Dahlinghaus.
He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella, where he served as a Eucharistic minister and on the bereavement committee, and the former C.K. of A., now the Catholic Financial Life of Cassella. He was a lifelong farmer and bus driver for 22 years for Marion Local Schools.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during WWII. Ray was a member of the Maria Stein Legion, where he was a Past Commander. He was an avid Reds fan, loved playing cards, and cheering on his Marion Local Flyers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella. Burial with military honors will follow in Nativity Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 until 6 pm Sunday November 10, 2019 and 9:00 until 10:00 am Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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