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In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the ONU Nature Center

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Dr. Carl W. Hoagstrom, 79, died Monday May 18, 2020 at his home in Bluffton. He was born in Holdrege, Nebraska, on Aug. 24, 1940, to the late Elmer and Leona (Shaffer) Hoagstrom. On June 5, 1965, he married Maureen (Goertzen) Hoagstrom and she survives in Bluffton. 

He graduated from Kearney State College summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in physics and biochemistry. He received his master’s degree from Purdue University in biology and his PhD from Arizona State University in zoology. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was a biology professor at Ohio Northern University from 1975 to 2005 when he retired.

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Hardin County Sheriff's log for May 18.

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In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Daniel Nash is today's senior in the spotlight.

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7:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, in Bluffton.

Here's the walking path between the Buckeye and Riley Creek. Water from the creek was still flowing into the Buckeye at the east end.

The next photos shows water leaving the Buckeye and returning to the stream at the west end - Spring Street.

And, finally, a great blue heron is spotted in the second and third photos, watching the photographer.

In 24 hours or less, this water will arrive in Findlay.

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Hardin County Sheriff's log for May 17-18.

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 Dr. Carl W. Hoagstrom, 79, died on Monday, May 18, 2020, at 11:40 a.m. at his residence in Bluffton.

A private family graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, at a later date.  A public memorial service will be held in the future. 

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