James Bruns

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, July 12th, 2023

James Bruns

James "Jim" Bruns, age 78, of Celina, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.

He was born on March 15, 1945 in Coldwater to the late Raymond & Viola (Wehrman) Bruns

He is survived by siblings, Marge & Walt Albers of Maria Stein, Bonnie Hogan of Enumclaw, Washington, Linda Bruns of Kettering, Chris & Jane Bruns of Celina, Karen Bruns of Columbus, 13 nieces and nephews, 30 great-nieces and nephews and 5 great-great- nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Tom Hogan and a great-nephew, Zach Eilerman.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Jim was a graduate of St. Josephs college, earning a degree in accounting. He retired as a Systems Analyst from Central Mutual Insurance in Van Wert.
Jim was an avid reader, especially history. He loved the outdoors and the animals that live within it.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 17, 2023 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in St. Sebastian. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 pm Sunday, July 16 and 9 to 10 am on Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

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