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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021
Donald Kremer
Donald A. Kremer, age 66, of St. Henry, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his home, with all his family present.
He was born April 12, 1955, in Coldwater, to the late Herman & Marie (Homan) Kremer. On November 9, 1974, he married Virginia "Ginny" (Bertke) Kremer, at St. Henry Catholic Church, and she survives in St. Henry.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by children, Angela & Jay Schwieterman of St. Henry, Scott & Cherity (Parman) Kremer of Medina, and Kyle & Makayla (Williamson) of St. Henry, and by eight grandchildren: Sydney, Drew, and Jake Schwieterman, Clay, Cole, and Chase Kremer, and Rachel & Jaxon Kremer. He is also survived by siblings and in-laws: Mary Ann & Tom Poeppelman of St. Henry, Paul Heitkamp of St. Henry, Dolores & Dave Fortman of Minster, Rose Ann & Alan Diller of Coldwater, and Marlene & Wayne Tekamp of Coldwater. His Bertke in-laws are Helen & Bob Stover of Celina, Walter & Teresa Bertke of Atlanta, GA, and Al & Pati Bertke of St. Henry.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, two infant daughters, Stacy & Jennifer, two grandchildren, Luke & Miia Kremer, siblings and in-laws: Norb & Edna Kremer and Esther & Ivo Goettemoeller, Ralph Gelhaus, and Stella Heitkamp, and his parents-in-law, Wilbur & Anna Marie Bertke.
Don was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Carthagena. He was also a social member of the Coldwater VFW. He was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Browns. Don enjoyed playing Blackjack, 3 Card Poker, and slots at casinos. He also enjoyed 60's music, muscle cars, Peach Crown, lottery tickets, and card playing with family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 26, 2021, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25, and from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.
Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice in Coldwater or the Cancer Association of Mercer County, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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