John Knapke

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, November 10th, 2018

John Knapke

John W. Knapke, age 85 of Celina, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on July 15, 1933 in Celina, Ohio to the late Ado and Mildred (Post) Knapke. On Sept. 26, 1959 he married Lou Ann Wendel, who lives in Celina.

John is also survived by his children; Steve (Deb) Knapke of Rockford, Sheryl (Scott) Braun of Celina, Ken Knapke of Lima, Tracie (Tom) Huff of Coldwater, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and his brother-in-law Ivo (Lou) Wendel of Ft. Recovery.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters and brothers-in-law Shirley (Leo) Koesters and Lois (Jack) Williams.

John served his country in the United States Army as a Tank Mechanic in the 510th Tank Division from 1954-1956. He retired from the City of Celina. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, the Celina American Legion Post #210, the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713 and a member of the Celina Eagles #1291. He enjoyed gardening, working with his hands and he loved to play the slots.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, with Fr. Vince Wirtner, III C.PP.S. officiating. Burial with Military honors will follow in the Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery in Celina.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. on Monday Nov. 12, 2018 and from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. The American Legion Post #210 and the V.F.W. Post #5713 will hold military services at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 634445 Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-4445 or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Friends may share condolences on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.

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