Jimmy Burch

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Monday, January 18th, 2016

Jimmy Burch

Jimmy F. Burch, 70, of Wapakoneta, OH died 9:29 p.m. Friday January 15, 2016 at VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH.

He was born February 21, 1945 in Celina, OH to Carl and Freda (Place) Burch.

Survivors include: son Michael Burch of Gwinn, MI; daughter Cindy (Jason) Pauff of Westerville, OH; daughter Amy (Jonathan) Chaney of Troy, OH; son James (Sara) Burch of Celina, OH; 8 grandchildren; sister Wanda Huey of Wapakoneta, OH; sister Carol (Scott) Miller of Wapakoneta, OH; sister Donna (Hank) Hembree of Celina, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Carl and Freda Burch.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Burch retired from Plasti-Pak Corp. in Jackson Center, OH, where he worked as a line supervisor. He had also worked as a welder for the Fruehauf Corp. in Delphos, OH.

His favorite activities included fishing, hunting and being outdoors.

Rites are scheduled to begin 7:00 p.m. Tuesday January 19, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. The Rev. Don Clinger will officiate the services. Military funeral honors will be conducted at the funeral home.

Visitation 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to his family.

Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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