Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
Joseph Rush
Joseph R. Rush, 52, of St. Marys, OH died 6:30 p.m. Friday May 27, 2022 at his residence, with his loving family and close friends at his side.
He was born October 15, 1969 in St. Marys, OH to Raymond A. and Brenda Diann (Campbell) Rush.
Survivors include: mother B. Diann Rush of St. Marys, OH; dear cousins: Tyson (Beth) Houts of Sidney, OH; Robbie Houts of St. Marys, OH; aunts. uncles and cousins.
Preceded in death by: father Raymond Rush; grandparents Roy and Ileen Rush; aunt Lynn Houts; uncle Jim "Tom" Campbell; uncle Jim Houts.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1988) and Tiffin University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting. As a young man, he earned the prestigious "Eagle Scout" award from the Boy Scouts of America. He worked as a computer programmer at Husky Refinery in Lima, OH for many years. In addition, he and his friend Mike Freewalt operated Flaming Stars Mobile DJ Service. He attended the Calvary Christian Fellowship Church in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included working with computers, fishing and camping.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday June 3, 2022 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Joe's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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