Bruce Byer

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.

Monday, June 10th, 2013

Bruce Byer

Bruce R. "Barney" Byer, 59, Ohio City, died the morning of June 7, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital.

He was born March 13, 1954, in Van Wert County, to Virgil Ione McDorman and Harold Byer, who are deceased.

Survivors include a friend, Mary Gallaway, Ohio City; two children, Amanda Thomas, Van Wert, and Erik Byer, Van Wert; two brothers, Tony (Kelley) Byer, Celina, and Jason Byer, Ohio City; four sisters, Phyllis (Phil) Battels, Ada, Linda (Jack) Tice, Convoy, Leandra (Vince) Brummette, Van Wert, and Tammy (Gary Jr.) Carter, Van Wert; three grandchildren, Patrick Thomas, Alexandria Thomas and Skylar Byer; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Byer.

He retired from Kennedy Manufacturing, Van Wert, after 35 years of service. He was a member of Rockford Eagles, Rockford Sons of the American Legion and Willshire Sportsman Club. He was a former member of Wetzel Motorcycle Club.

No services are scheduled.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert.

Contributions may be made to donor's choice.

Condolences may be left at www.alspachgearhart.com.

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