Randy McDorman

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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.

Thursday, January 23rd, 2020

Randy McDorman

Randy J. McDorman, age 63, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence.

He was born August 8, 1956, in Van Wert County. His parents, Roy L. & Barbara A. (Austin) McDorman, survive in Mendon. On October 27, 1979, Randy married Laurie Wessel.

She survives with their children: Shawn (Lisa) McDorman of Columbus, Christopher (Kristin) McDorman of Ohio City, and Jessica (George) Miller of Mendon, five grandchildren: Cole & Paige McDorman of Columbus, and Sierra, Gabriel & Abigail McDorman of Ohio City, brothers: Craig McDorman of Mendon, and James (Robin Kaylor) McDorman of Seymour, Indiana, sister-in-law, Thressa Adams, and brothers-in-law: Bryan and Bruce Wessel.

Preceding him in death was a grandson, Austin Lewis McDorman, and parents-in-law, Geary & Betty Wessel.

A 1975 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Randy was employed at Huffy Bicycles from 1978 to 1998. He operated McDorman Construction for 20 years, and later worked at Teem Wholesale in Ohio City.

Randy enjoyed fishing, playing golf, reading, and watching old cowboy movies. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 27, at W.H.Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, with Pastor Rob Glenn, officiating. Burial is at Tomlinson Cemetery, near Mendon.

Calling Hours are 12:00 Noon-6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 26, and 10:00-11:00 a.m., Monday, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Mendon.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

Condolences can be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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