Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:49PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 9 and 11 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as around 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 24 at 1:32PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as around 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Today 11° Today 11° slight chance 8° 8° Tomorrow 15° Tomorrow 15° heavy 3° 3° heavy
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
Urban Dirksen
Urban J. Dirksen, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.
He was born on August 22, 1938, in North Star, to the late Edwin and Katherine (Kramer) Dirksen.
In addition to his parents, Urban was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Bernice A. (Timmerman) Dirksen, whom he married on April 25, 1964, and who passed away on December 26, 1999; his sons, Mark and Jeff Dirksen; Mark's fiancé, Mary Gazarek; his sister, Alice Keller; his brother-in-law, Jerry Fisher.
Urban is survived by his children, Larry Dirksen of Fort Recovery, Mike (Sherry) Dirksen of Union City, Ohio, Dan (Stacie) Dirksen of Versailles, Karen (Abe) Timmerman of Fort Recovery, and Brian Dirksen of Versailles; his grandchildren, Stacy Dirksen, Tracy (Jesse) Kemper, Macy Dirksen, Kaleb (Megan) Timmerman, Heather (Cayden) Cox, Amy (Nick) Siegrist, Leslie Dirksen, Kyle (Samantha) Timmerman, Cody Dirksen, Kegan (Taylor) Timmerman, Keri Dirksen, Hayley Dirksen, Jenna Dirksen, Amber Dirksen, Clete Timmerman, Sara Dirksen, Amber Timmerman, and Chris Timmerman; his great grandchildren, Scarlett and Eleanor Kemper, Xander and Luka Timmerman, Maverick Cox, Murphy and Isabella Siegrist, Naomi Timmerman, and Kinsley Timmerman; his siblings, Ed (MaryAnn) Dirksen of New Weston, Kenny (Kathy) Dirksen of Wapakoneta, Irene Dirksen of Sterling Heights, MI, Joan Fisher of Clarence Center, NY, and Lester (Velma) Dirksen of Portland; his brother-in-law, Marvin Keller of St. Henry; his in-laws, Jerry Laux and Irene Timmerman, both of Fort Recovery; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Urban worked for J&M Manufacturing for over 35 years as a welder and truck driver. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Urban enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Fort Recovery Tractor Club and the Fort Recovery American Legion. Urban enjoyed sprint car racing and took many trips to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Sharpsburg. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the church cemetery.
Guests may visit with the family on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Saturday from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM, at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Memorial contributions may be given to EverHeart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolence may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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