Lois Dicke

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.

Saturday, September 14th, 2024

Lois Dicke

Lois A. Dicke, age 87, of New Bremen, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 3:35 P.M. at the Vancrest of St. Marys surrounded by her family, Todd, Pam and Chris. She was born on February 8, 1937 in New Bremen, the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Dorothy E. (Howe) Berning. On September 13, 1958, she married Don L. Dicke, who died on May 1, 2013.

She is survived by her children: Pamela Miller, Christine Dicke, and Todd (Brooke) Dicke, all of New Bremen. She will be missed by her grandchildren: Amanda (Luke) Kuenning, Cara (Daryl) Mabry, Jacob Miller, Derek (Jessica) Dicke, Logan (Makaley Brown) Dicke, Brooke (Lucas) Poeppelman, and Bailey Fluke, as well as her great-grandchidren: Nolan, Halle, and Reid Kuenning, Waylon and Owen Mabry, AJ and Brody Dicke, and Rainer Dicke. Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Norma (Jerry) Lunney of Delaware Ohio, Marlene Hittepole of New Bremen, JoAnne (Ray) Meckstroth of Alaska, Barabara (Kermit) Freewalt of Minster and Stan (Megan McDonald) Berning of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Along with her parents and husband, Lois was preceded in death by her son Michael Dicke, her step-father Harry Ingram, her brother James (Carol) Berning, and a brother in-law Ron Hittepole.

Lois was a 1955 graduate of New Bremen High School, and she was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Lois and her husband, Don, owned and operated the former Dicke Service Station in New Bremen for many years. She also worked at First National Bank of New Bremen, and thoroughly enjoyed her involvement with her customers and coworkers on a daily basis.Her family was her most prized possession and she was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She could often be found cheering on the New Bremen Cardinals at any of the grandkids sporting events and activities. Her love for sports started when she was in GAA (Girl's Athletic Association) before there was organized women's sports, and she was also the Woodman Festival Queen in 1954. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, shopping, and gambling trips. Lois never knew a stranger and greeted everyone with a smile.

Calling Hours will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, followed by a Celebration of Life at the New Bremen American Legion Post 241 at 4:00 P.M.

Private family inurnment will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Lois may be made to the EverHeart Hospice or to St. Paul Church.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

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