Steven Lange

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.

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

Steven Lange

Steven V. Lange, age 64, of Coldwater, Ohio died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.

He was born March 19, 1957, in Celina to Vernon L. Lange and the late Mary Catherine (Wagner) Lange. His father survives in St. Henry. On April 25, 1980, he married Mary "Jodie" (Reigelsperger) Lange, and she survives in Coldwater.

Steve is also survived by children: Jenny & John Hemmelgarn of Coldwater, Brad & Danielle Lange of Tipp City, Kim Delzeith of Coldwater, Julie & Andy Balster of Coldwater, and his nine grandchildren, Hope, Hugh, Lucas, Joanna, Isaac, Jack, Isla, Ainsley, and Esmae. Also surviving Steve are his siblings and in-laws: Kathleen Rasberry of Celina, Tricia & Randy Christian of Celina, Sandy Baumer of Coldwater, Ken & Cindy Lange of Celina, Lori & Randy Porter of Celina, Barb & Jim Hess of Ft. Recovery, Jeff & Diane Lange of St. Henry and Tony & Jodi Lange of St. Henry, Linda & Kurt McAfee and Deb & Mark Schroyer all of Coldwater.

In addition to his mother, Steve is preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Louie & Joan Reigelsperger and a sister-in-law Sandy Collett.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater. Steve was a hard worker and was employed at Crown Equipment since 1985, and previously worked for Cy Schwieterman. He was a handy man and could tinker with and fix most anything. However, his greatest joys in life were his grandchildren and spending time with his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.

Friends may call 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 14, and 9:00 to 10:00 am on Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.

Condolences may be expressed at hogenkampfh.com.

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