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 ...)
* 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.
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.
Today 52° Today 52° chance 29° 29° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° 39° 39°
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Thursday, March 21st, 2024
Robert Bruns
Robert A. Bruns, 90, of Ottoville, passed away at 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
He was born March 5, 1934, in St. Henry, Ohio to the late Roman and Rita (Kremer) Bruns. In 1955, he married Joan Pax, who preceded him in death in 2006.
Robert is survived by seven children: Michael (Donna) Bruns of Coldwater; Teresa (Jim) Bloomfield of Lima; Angie (Mark) Utrup of Delphos; David (Barb) Bruns of Tiffin; Carol McGee of Cincinnati; Janet (Curt) Cok of Willard; and Barb (Kevin) Puckett of Franklin; 15 grandchildren: Mark (Erin) Bruns, Matt (Katie) Bruns, Katie (Wes) Dodds, Josh (Christine) Bloomfield, Bradley (Audrey) Utrup, Lauren (Andrew) DiMario, Danielle (Brandon) Coffman, Jessica (Austin) Harvey, Casey (Brandyn) Banks-Sherer, Kyle (Megan) McGee, Sarah McGee, Matt (Elise) Cok, Jay (Laura) Cok, Mikayla Mueller and Jacob Mueller; 21 great-grandchildren with three on the way; siblings: Judy (David) Didier, John (Jean) Bruns, Margie (Don) Nottingham and Bev Bramstedt; sister-in-law, Ethel Bruns; and two brothers-in-law: Paul Dierker and Joe Hahn.
He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Gerald Bruns, Arlene Dierker and Jean Hahn.
Robert graduated from St. Henry High School in 1952, where he was the first basketball player in school history to score 1,000 points. He graduated from the University of Dayton earning his Bachelor's Degree in Education and received his Master's Degree from Ohio University. Robert began his teaching career at Cranberry School and later taught at Marion Local School, where he had many titles: teacher, coach and athletic director. In 1963, he became the superintendent of Ottoville Local Schools, where he retired after 25 years. Robert served on the Board of Education at Ottoville and Vantage Career Center, Van Wert. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, Putnam County Retired Teachers, founding member of the Ottoville Park Board, past member of Ottoville Lions Club and member of the Lake Erie Charter Boat Association. He was also the owner/operator of BJ Charter on Lake Erie for 15 years. Robert loved spending time with his friends and family. He had many interests, but his two favorites were fishing and hunting.
A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with the Very Reverend George Mahas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday and again on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township. On Sunday, a scripture service will begin at 1:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ottoville Immaculate Conception Educational Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at lovefuneralhome.com.
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