Richard Turckes

Special Weather Statement issued February 6 at 9:54PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

As temperatures continue to fall, residual moisture may freeze on roadways. In addition, gusty winds of 25-35 MPH may lead to some snow drifting over roads as well.
Motorists are urged to use caution overnight into Saturday morning.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 6:04PM EST until February 7 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monday, February 1st, 2016

Richard Turckes

Richard L. Turckes age 88 of Coldwater, Ohio died at 3:10 AM on January 30, 2016 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on July 22, 1927 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late William & Theresia (Sudhoff) Turckes.

He is survived by brother-in-law Charles F. Umstead, New Bremen, sister-in-law Irene Turckes, Dayton, nieces & nephews: Catherine Stevens, Joseph Turckes, Rosemary Barker, David Turckes, Martha Lester, Ann Ryan, Steven Turckes, Janet Pitzer, Michael Turckes, Carolyn Filson, Kathleen Umstead, Theresia Umstead, Charles E. Umstead, Richard Umstead.

He was preceded in death by brothers Joseph Turckes, Raymond Turckes and sister Rosemary Umstead.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. He graduated from Coldwater High School in 1945 and retired from New Idea Coldwater in 1981 and after his retirement he loved fishing.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater with Fr. Tim Ralston celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday.

Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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