Wayne Hemmelgarn

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.

Friday, February 3rd, 2023

Wayne Hemmelgarn

Wayne A. Hemmelgarn, age 54, of Carthagena, died peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home.

He was born January 24, 1969, in Coldwater to Roman & Marceil (Garke) Hemmelgarn. On September 4, 1993, he married Kelly (McMillion) Hemmelgarn, and she survives in Carthagena.

Also surviving Wayne are his sons, Aaren & Kelsey Hemmelgarn of New Bremen, and Alex Hemmelgarn and fiancé Makayla Hoying of St. Henry, his siblings: Robin Hemmelgarn & Scott Monnin of Russia, and Eric Hemmelgarn of Celina, his father and mother-in-law Kent & Judy McMillion of Gassaway, WV, and in-laws Kip & Jennifer McMillion of Kentucky, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wayne was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Carthagena. He graduated from St. Henry High School, and then earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University. Wayne worked for Honda for the last 24 years. He loved farming, and enjoyed bee keeping and making honey, as well as making beer and wine. Wayne was an avid gardener and dedicated OSU football fan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Burkettsville. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery in Burkettsville.

Friends may call from 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday, February 6, or from 9:00am - 9:45am on Tuesday, February 7, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.

Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice, or the Animal Protection League of Mercer County.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

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