Walter Bertke

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.

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Walter Bertke

Walter R. Bertke, 74, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on November 12, 2016, at Celina Manor, Celina, Ohio.

He was born June 1, 1942, in Fort Recovery, to Walter J. and Leona (Miller) Bertke. His father is deceased; his mother survives in Fort Recovery.

Also surviving are his siblings, Gerald Bertke of Fort Recovery, Louis (Kathy) Bertke of Tremont, IL, Judith Homan of Fort Recovery and Mel (Karen) Bertke of Fort Recovery; and a brother-in-law, Jim Maier of Celina.

Preceding him in death are his brother and sister-in-law, LeRoy (Georgia) Bertke; a sister, Shirley Maier; a sister-in-law, Pat Bertke; and a brother-in-law, Ernest Homan.

He was a 1960 graduate of Fort Recovery High School, served in the Illinois National Guard and retired from K-Mart, Pekin, IL. After relocating back to Ohio, Walter attended Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery.

He enjoyed collecting coins, antique cars and furniture. He also played drums in a country western band in his earlier years. However, most recently, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, Fr. Matthew Feist officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Joe, Ohio.

Calling is 8:30 a.m.-till services at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Care.

Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.

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