Keith Broerman

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, June 21st, 2017

Keith Broerman

Keith A. Broerman, age 52, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes Monday afternoon, June 19, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born February 6, 1965, in Sidney, Ohio, to Carl and Rose Ann (Clune) Broerman of Fort Loramie.

Also surviving are two siblings, Randy & Crista Broerman and Carla & Mitch Pleiman, all of Fort Loramie; nine nieces & nephews: Taylor and Ethan Broerman, Tori, Morgan, Brad, Nathan, Emily, Jacob and Ben Pleiman as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Keith was a 1983 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. He then went on to study business administration at Wright State University. Mr. Broerman had been the manager of Wagner's IGA Village Market in Fort Loramie. He previously owned and operated the former Borchers Store in Fort Loramie.

Keith was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the Fort Loramie Sons of the American Legion, the Fort Loramie Racing Club and Walk-Up Country Club. Keith was an avid NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed golf and bowling. Over the years Keith bowled with and sponsored several league teams.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, June 26, 2017, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.

Friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Monday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

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

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