Dennis Kelbel

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

Dennis Kelbel

Dennis "Denny" Earl Kelbel, 68, of St. Marys, OH died 6:10 a.m. Thursday November 18, 2021 at Grande Lake Health Care Center in St. Marys.

He was born July 8, 1953 in Portland, IN to Neal and Sarah (Daniels) Kelbel.

He is survived by nieces and nephews: Amy McMurray of St. Marys, OH; Angela Waters of Florida; Jason Kelbel of Lima, OH; Carrie Askins of Lima, OH; Ryan (Aimee) Kelbel of Tipp City, OH; Andrea (Mitch) Aselage of Carlisle, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Neal and Sarah Kelbel; brother Darrell Kelbel; brother Ronald "Butch" Kelbel; sister Connie Kelbel.

He had worked as a sorter for Auglaize Co. Recycling in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included fishing, watching WWF professional wrestling and following NASCAR (especially, Jeff Gordon). Denny was a quiet, hard-working and loyal individual.

Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Memorial contributions may be directed to https://liverfoundation.org/for-patients/donate-now/.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Denny's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

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