David Franzer

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 13th, 2022

David Franzer

David Alvin Franzer, age 75, of Coldwater, died July 10, 2022, at his home in Coldwater.

He was born September 25, 1946, in Butler County, Ohio, to the late David & Mary Ann Denney.

He is also preceded in death by his adopted parents, Leander & Alvina (Kremer) Franzer. On July 4, 1996, he married Ruth (Schrage) Jutte-Franzer. She survives along with his children: Clint (Michelle) Franzer of Seattle, WA, Ty (Jaimee) Franzer of Seattle WA, Shane (Nicole) Franzer of Port Huron, MI and Nicholas Franzer of Pittsburg, PA; grandchildren: Lucas, Jack, Justin, Khyla, & Kynlee Franzer; a great grandchild Liam Franzer; Step-children: Pat (Mary) Jutte of Venedocia, Christine (Scott) Pierstorff of Celina, Jacque (Keith) Hansel of St. Marys, Donna (Michael) Woodcock of Auburn, IN and Jerry (Jackie) Jutte of Celina.

He was preceded in death by brother Nicholas Franzer; Parents-in-law, Charles (Tubby) & Lauretta Schrage and brother-in-law, William Schrage.
David graduated from St. Henry High School and was drafted into the US Army serving in Vietnam. He was a dairy geneticist and specialized in the Holstein breed. He was respected for his knowledge as young as the age of 22. He earned an award as the seventh-place winner out of 95,3300 contestants for cow judging by Hoards Dairyman Magazine. He was featured in the International Holstein Magazine for his breeding. His best friend Casey Jones in Friendsville, PA who he would talk cows and bulls for hours. Dave said he was a son from another mother.

It was Dave's life's wish to breed cows and bulls that would exceed in milk production and excellent components that would feed the world. He was known for his loyalty to the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds. Dave's love of family, GOD and country was known by his friends. He will be sadly missed by anyone who got to know him.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Hogenkamp funeral home in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Carthagena.

Friends may call from 10 until time of service on Saturday.

Donations may be made to EverHeart Hospice.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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