Marlin Schumm

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, September 28th, 2021

Marlin Schumm

Marlin J. Schumm, 59, of Willshire, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at his residence of natural causes.

He was born on April 5, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana to Frederick J. Schumm and Eileen J. (Saalfrank) Schumm.

He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schumm and also a member of the Rockford Eagles Aerie #1292. He was a lifelong farmer on the family farm, and was a formerly employed at Farmers Grain in Willshire in Ohio, and later at Glenmore Farmers Grain. Marlin enjoyed bowling and dart ball.
Survivors include two brothers, Michael E. (Robin) Schumm and Maurice C. Schumm both of Willshire, Ohio; and three nephews, Adam, Ronald, and Brett Schumm.

Marlin was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Robert Becker officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery- Schumm

Friends and family will be received from 2-5 & 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to Wren EMS or Zion Evangelical Building Improvement Fund.

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