Donald Schulze

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.

Saturday, March 11th, 2017

Donald Schulze

Donald Joseph Schulze, age 48, Anna, was found to have passed away of undetermined causes on March 8, 2017, in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born March 10, 1968, in St. Marys, Ohio, to Victor and Judith (Benanzer) Schulze of Anna.

Also surviving are four sisters and their spouses: Dorothy & Joseph Poeppelman of Yorkshire, Barbara & James Werner of Waynesfield, Joyce & David McGowan of Jackson Center and Brenda Schulze of Sidney; eleven nieces & nephews: Ryan Poeppelman & fiancee Danielle Monnier, Eric and Craig Poeppelman, Quintin, Amelia, Cecilia and Leah Werner, Kevin & Jennifer McGowan, Katrina and Keira McGowan and Devon Legge. Numerous uncles, aunts and cousins survive as well.

Don was a 1987 graduate of Anna High School. He had been employed at Wells Brothers Inc. and was previously employed at Hoying & Hoying Builders, both of Anna.

He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. In his leisure, Don enjoyed helping the neighbors with their farming, attending toy shows and playing cards.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, March 13, 2017, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in McCartyville with Rev. Stephen Mondiek presiding. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie and Monday 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the church gathering room.

Memorials may be made to the Anna Rescue Squad or charity of choice.

Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.

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