Larry Wicker

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.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Larry Wicker

Larry D. Wicker, 67, St. Marys, OH died 8:32 a.m. Friday February 5, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

He was born August 15, 1948 in Mousie, KY to Wilson and Sadie (Thornsberry) Wicker. On October 15, 1968 in Wapakoneta, OH he married Karen K. Vining, who survives.

Also survived by: daughter Jody (Jaim'E) Brown of St. Marys, OH; daughter Julie (Jason Weyandt) Wicker of St. Marys, OH; 7 grandchildren: Randy Storer, T.J. Siemer, Stephanie Eshelman, Katie (Nate) Gates, Connie Wicker, Emily Ruvoldt, Riley Wicker; 17 great-grandchildren; sister Patty (Don) Brock of Celina, OH; brother Tom (Angie) Wicker of St. Marys, OH; sister Peg (Gary) Meiring of Minster, OH; brother Terry (Kris) Wicker of St. Marys, OH; brother Jay Wicker of Lima, OH; sister-in-law Lana Wicker of St. Marys, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Wilson and Sadie Wicker; brother Ron Wicker.

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

He had been employed as an electrician for the Fisher Cheese Co. in Wapakoneta OH for a number of years. He later retired as director of facilities for Honda of America in Anna, OH.

A "jack-of-all-trades," he enjoyed fixing things, especially home appliances. Other favorite pastimes included camping and fishing.

Services are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Saturday February 13, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Pastor Judy Baker and Pastor Bob Warren will co-officiate the service. Military funeral honors will be provided at the funeral home, following the service.

Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

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