Joan Baumer

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.

Tuesday, August 20th, 2024

Joan Baumer

Joan R. Baumer age 90 of Minster, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster.

She was born on November 20, 2024 in St. Marys, Ohio to the late Elmer & Alvina (Mertzman) Rump. She married Roman Baumer on July 31, 1954 and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2023. She is survived by children: Deb & Scott Smith, Pinedale, WY, Tom & Robin Baumer, Spring City, TN, daughter-in-law Cathy Baumer, Minster, grandchildren: JR & Rebekah Baumer, Jason & Nikki Baumer, Stephanie & Tim Stueve, Candance & Kevin Meyers, Sam & Destiney Cornia, Matt Smith, Allie & Logan Dawson, 14 great grandchildren, in-laws: Viola Clausen, Dayton, Marvin & Connie Baumer, North Royalton.

She was preceded in death by son Ronald Baumer, brother Dave & Dora Rump, in-laws: Mary Ann & Edward Gelhaus, Elmer & Virginia Baumer, Victor & Mary Ann Baumer, Joseph & Virginia Baumer.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was employed as a secretary at Minster Machine, then worked at the Wooden Shoe, was then owner and operator of the Dutch Mill and finally worked at Globus Printing. Joan loved following the Cincinnati Reds and playing bingo at Heritage Manor.

A Private Mass will be held at 9:30 AM on Saturday August 24, 2024 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Manor Activity Fund.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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