Leo Ernst

Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Leo Ernst

Leo J. Ernst, 55, Coldwater, died June 24, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, following an extended battle with cancer.

He was born Feb. 7, 1957, in Lima, to Arthur and Ruth Christine Fischer Ernst.
Surviving are two sisters, Jerri (Nick) Schulze, Coldwater, and Marilyn (Dave) Arnold, Celina, and a brother, Leon (Becky) Ernst, Coldwater.

A brother, Wayne Ernst, is deceased.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, both of Coldwater.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial to follow at the church cemetery.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

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