Ruth Richard

Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.

Flood Warning issued August 20 at 6:15AM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 615 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Newport, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, De Graff, Quincy, Port Jefferson, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Maplewood, Pemberton, Logansville, Mcmorran, Swanders, Pickrelltown, New Jerusalem and Lake Loramie State Park.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 5:32AM EDT until August 20 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Union County in central Ohio... Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* Until 930 AM EDT.
* At 532 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville and Ridgeway.

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

Ruth Richard

Ruth Elizabeth (Luthman) Richard, Age 92, of Fort Loramie-Swanders Road, Sidney, Ohio, passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by family at her residence on Thursday evening, June 29, 2023.

She was born September 14, 1930, in St. Patrick, Ohio, to the late Wilbert & Viola (Gariety) Luthman. On August 2, 1952, at St. Partick Catholic Church in St. Patrick, Ruth married Paul E. Richard who preceded her in death on March 13, 2010.

Surviving are 11 of 12 children (& spouses): Donald Richard of Indian Lake, Susan & Gary Schulze of Russia, Jeanne Inman of McCartyville, Edward & Cathy Richard of Minster, Sharon & James (dec.) Butz of Piqua, William Richard of Troy, Gary Richard (dec.), David & Sonja Richard of Anna, Michael & Christina Richard of McCartyville, Thomas & Traci Richard of Minster, Jack Richard of McCartyville and Patricia & Travis Lawson of Sidney; 38 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; five siblings (& spouses): Rita Fleckenstein of Fort Loramie, Bill & Joyce Luthman of Russia, Norma Barhorst of Fort Loramie, Carol & Ray Homan Anna and Larry Luthman of McCartyville as well as sisters & brothers-in-law: Nancy Luthman of Russia, Theresa Arkenberg of Fort Loramie and Eugene & Dorothy Richard of Versailles along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Blake Richard; six siblings (& spouses): Irene Luthman, Eileen & Fred Drees, Ken Luthman, Mary Jane & Wilbert Sturwald, Bob and Alvin Luthman; brothers & sisters-in-law: Herb Fleckenstein, Lionel Barhorst, Marie & Gene Farrer, Floyd & Toni Richard, Wilma Richard, Cletus & Evelyn Richard, Rita & Ray Fullenkamp, Francis Richard, Leroy & Dorothy Richard, Mary & Pete Ecabert, Robert & Wilma Richard and Florence & Robert Bruns.

Ruth was a 1948 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. She had been an active member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, the Alter Rosary Sodality and Shelby County Right to Life. She was also a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed reading, poetry, and especially interacting with her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in McCartyville with Stephen Mondiek presiding. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Family and friends may call Wednesday 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie and Thursday 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the church gathering room. Memorials may be made to Shelby County Right to Life or Memorial Masses.

Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.

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