Jerome Schwieterman

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, May 12th, 2022

Jerome Schwieterman

Jerome "Jerry" H. Schwieterman, 83, of Portland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home.

He was born on February 19, 1939, in Jay County, Indiana, to the late Anthony and Anna (Braun) Schwieterman.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ilene (Gettinger) Schwieterman, whom he married on May 7, 1960; his children, Randy (Deb) Schwieterman of Melbourne, Florida, Mike (Karen) Schwieterman of Fort Recovery, Lisa (Steve) Wood of Portland, Joe (Angie) Schwieterman of Leo, Indiana, Tina (Dale) Easton of Fort Recovery, Steve (Jennifer) Schwieterman of Portland, and Paul (Andrea) Schwieterman of Bluffton, Indiana; and his 36 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma King.

Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. Shortly after he graduated, he joined the Army National Guard until he was honorably discharged in 1964 with the rank, Sergeant. Jerry was a lifelong farmer in Jay County and enjoyed collecting a variety of religious photos. He was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and the Fort Recovery Knights of Columbus.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery, with Father Mike Kapolka officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by the Fort Recovery American Legion, will follow in St. Marys Cemetery in Fort Recovery.

Guests may visit with Jerry's family on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again on Saturday from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery. The Fort Recovery Knights of Columbus will lead a prayer service at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 6:45 PM.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.

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