Vernon Schroeder

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.

Friday, February 12th, 2021

Vernon Schroeder

Vernon August Schroeder, age 87, Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at his residence Wednesday afternoon, February 10, 2021.

He was born March 23, 1933, in Fort Loramie, Ohio, to the late Frank and Emma (Holscher) Schroeder.

He is survived by one brother, Urban Schroeder at home, as well as several cousins and extended family.

Mr. Schroeder served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam era. He was specialized in low-speed radio operation and repair. He officially retired in 2015 and had been engaged in farming all of his working life. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a past member of the St. Joseph Men's Sodality. In his leisure, Vernon enjoyed grooming the home-place and tending the flower beds. He would also feed and watch the Martins, owning the nickname, "Birdman".

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 13, 2021, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.

Friends may call Friday 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Use of face masks and social distancing will be necessary at all funeral rites.

Memorials may be made to charities of choice.

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

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