Herman Thobe

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 1:10PM EDT until July 27 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 110 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, New Knoxville, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 1:08PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 108 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 1258 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Anna, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Minster, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Botkins, Hardin, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Montra, Newbern, Lake Loramie State Park, Maplewood, Mccartyville, Swanders, and Bloom Center.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 87 and 107.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Friday, November 26th, 2021

Herman Thobe

Herman Joseph Thobe, age 83, formerly of St. Rt. 48, Houston, passed away peacefully of natural causes Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio. He was born March 11, 1938, in Houston, Ohio, to the late Leo & Rose (Gehret) Thobe.

On February 27, 1960, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, Herman married Mary "Maxine" (Reier) Thobe who survives.

Also surviving are two children, Doug & Judy Thobe of Russia and Diane & Jeff Taviano of Sidney; five grandchildren: Greg & Megan Young, Adam & Tara Young, Heidi & Stephen Steingass, Leann & Jesse Brandewie and Jacob & Kristen Thobe along with 12 great-grandchildren: Amber, Johnathon, Daniel & Isaac Young, Lumen and Logan Young, Toby and Natalie Steingass, Judson and Reagan Brandewie, and Emily and Colton Thobe; two siblings, Cletus Thobe of Piqua and Janice & Jim Sommers of Tipp City; sisters & brothers-in-law: Mary Thobe of Tipp City, Ruth Reier of Upper Sandusky, Betty Partington of Sidney, Barbara & Virgil Frantz of Versailles, Esther Wells of New Bremen, George & Linda Reier of Sidney, Florence & Mark Boeckman of Atlanta, GA, Shirley & Dale Meyer of St. Marys, Henry & Carol Reier of Maria Stein and Helen & Carl Magato of Anna along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Young; six siblings: Sr. Mary Jane Thobe, Francis & Georgene Thobe, John Thobe, Helen & Jim Warner, Jerry Thobe and Freda Ann Thobe as well as sisters & brothers-in-law: Amy Thobe, Nick & Julia Reier, Nancy Werling, Ruth & Tom Schwenzer, Pete Partington, and Jack Wells.

In 1994, Herman retired from Baumfolder Corp. in Sidney. He had also been engaged in farming all of his working life. Mr. Thobe was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and had been an adult server. He also belonged to St. Remy Knights of Columbus, Newport Sportsman's Club and the Covington Fraternal Order of Eagles. Herman enjoyed playing cards and attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's school and sporting events. He was also known for baking and gifting delicious pies.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Monday, November 29, 2021, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Newport with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens. Friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 6:00 PM and Monday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. Memorials may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Miami County or charities choice. Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.

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