William Hemmelgarn

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.

Saturday, February 11th, 2023

William Hemmelgarn

William "Bill" Roman Hemmelgarn died Feb. 5, 2023.

He was born on August 10, 1942 in New Weston, OH to Clem H. and Julia (Saalman) Hemmelgarn. He was married to MaryLou (Schacht) Hemmelgarn for 51 years.

Survived by Daughter Leslie & Jerome Muhlenkamp, Fort Recovery, OH and Son Greg & Kelly Hemmelgarn, Portland, IN; Grandkids, Grant Muhlenkamp, Gabriel Muhlenkamp, Valerie Muhlenkamp, all of Fort Recovery, OH and Finn Hemmelgarn, Tuck Hemmelgarn & Sawyer Hemmelgarn, all of Portland, IN. And 3 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way. Also survived by sister Marlene Knapke, Coldwater, OH and brother David Hemmelgarn, Portland, IN.

Proceeded in death by his parents, and brothers Thomas Hemmelgarn and Larry Hemmelgarn.

He owned and operated his farm in rural Portland, IN and worked for Avco New Idea in Coldwater, OH for 42 years until his retirement in 2002. After retirement he drove truck for Cooper Farms until 2011. He was a great dad who like to play ball in the yard, shoot basketball, take walks in the family woods, ride bikes, swim, ride his Gator or 4 wheeler. He was always up for an adventure and we loved to play jokes on him. He always had a great laugh and everyone knew him by that. He loves playing with the grandkids and watching their sporting events. He will be sadly missed.

There will be no arrangements, just a private family affair at some point. Please keep him in your Prayers.

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