James Wessel

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, June 30th, 2020

James Wessel

James Wessel, 89, of St. Marys, OH died at 9:50 p.m. on Friday June 26, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lima, OH.

He was born April 8, 1931 in Auglaize Co., OH to Earl "Heinie" and Alfrieda (Quellhorst) Wessel. On August 27, 1950 in New Knoxville, OH he married Eileen Haberkamp, who died September 6, 2017.

He is survived by: son Richard (Linda) Wessel of St. Marys, OH; daughter Laureen (David) Dickman of Grand Rapids, MI; son Eric Wessel of Lima, OH; son Clyde (Chris) Wessel of New Knoxville, OH; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister Mary Ann Rempe of St. Marys, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Earl and Alfrieda Wessel; wife Eileen Wessel; granddaughter Katelyn Wessel; great-grandson Maverick Fishbaugh; brother Geary Wessel; brother-in-law James Rempe; sister-in-law Betty Wessel.

He was a retired farmer and 40-year production employee for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. Following retirement, he and Eileen also worked at Disney World in Florida for several years.

He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and abroad, golfing, flying and volunteering for church-related activities. Jim took a strong interest in the benefits of vocational education, and supported and encouraged the formation of the Tri Star Career Compact for area schools.

Graveside funeral rites are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday July 3, 2020 at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville, OH.

Visitation 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.

Memorial contributions may be directed to either the Alzheimer's Association or the Gideons International.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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