Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
31° 31° Thu 52° Thu 52° 18° 18° chance Fri 25° Fri 25° slight chance
Saturday, December 20th, 2008
Robert Michael
Robert D. "Bob" Michael, 77, New Weston, died at 11:04 a.m. Dec. 18, 2008, at Briarwood Nursing Home in Coldwater.
He was born in Darke County to Delmar and Fern (Shook) Michael. On Sept. 5, 1950, he married Imogene Miller, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, Randy (Sue); four daughters, Karen Stucke, Sharon (Tim) Miller, Debra (John) Kaiser, and Sandra (Jim) Cox; a brother, Gene Michael, Union City; a sister, Doris Hemmelgarn, Dayton; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two son-in-laws, George Thornhill and Jerry Stucke; a sister; a half-sister; and two half-brothers.
He was retired from Walls Brothers Asphalt and Bruns Construction. He was a member of the Moose, Eagles and American Legion.
Private services will be held at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville, the Rev. Sam Hoeflich officiating. Burial is at Brock Cemetery.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to National Parkinson's Foundation.
Condolences can be left at www.oliverfloyd.com.
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