Paul Dues

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.

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023

Paul Dues

Paul J. Dues, age 94 of Minster, Ohio, died at 1:33 AM on January 10, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio.

He was born on August 2, 1928 in Minster, Ohio to the late John G. & Katherine (Brandewie) Dues. Paul married Norma J. Simon on April 27, 1950 in St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Ohio. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2005.

He is survived by children: Linda & Paul Keller, Sidney, John & Beth Dues, Minster, Dave & Lynda Dues, Minster, Lisa Dues, Durham, NC, Jim & Kathy Dues, Minster, Dan & Deb Dues, Minster, Lora & Jason Olberding, Minster, 23 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 on the way, sister-in-law Juanita Dues, Minster.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Diane Dues, brothers & sisters: Alvira & Vernon Gudorf, Georginia & Ross Farran, Geneva & William Kerber and her second husband Paul Kerber, Lorina & Arthur Mescher and her second husband Raliegh Geiger, John G. Dues and Irvin Dues.

Paul was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, veteran of the US Navy, Teamster Local #908, and worked for Sidney Truck & Storage. He loved hunting, bike riding, the outdoors and racing and was a part of Jim Dues Racing pit crew.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial with full military honors to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Friday, January 13 from 3 to 7 PM and from 8:30 to 9:00 AM on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Miami County.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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