Jerry Blessing

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.

Thursday, March 31st, 2022

Jerry Blessing

Jerry A. Blessing, known as "Moonshine", age 77, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at his residence near Celina.

Born March 13, 1945, in Marion, IN, he was a son of the late Dyeral & Minnie (Sparks) Blessing.

Surviving are his son & daughter: Jerry (Michelle) Blessing II of Butler, KY and Nikki (Ralph) Walters of Troy, grandchildren: Brittany Walters, Branden (Meagan) Walters, and Sophia Blessing, and his beloved dog, "Captain Morgan."

All of Jerry's siblings, four brothers and four sisters, preceded him in death.

Prior to his retirement, Jerry had been a factory worker in the auto parts industry. Some of his favorite pastimes were riding around in his golf cart, fishing, hunting, and playing cards.

A Celebration of Life is being held on Saturday, April 23rd, in the Rec Room at Kozy Kampground, 5134 It's It Rd., Celina, starting at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, 45331.

Condolences can be expressed to Jerry's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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