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Raymond Ambrosius Obituary
Raymond G. Ambrosius Sr., 82, Seymour, passed on to eternal rest on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at home, with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Brown County, son of the late Leonard and Minnie (Dennison) Ambrosius.
He married Lucille M. Rudzinski on Feb. 16, 1952, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Hofa Park. They shared 53 wonderful years together until her death in September 2005. Ray and Lucille farmed most of their lives in the Town of Cicero until their retirement in 1994.
Ray served in the United States Army with the 235th Field Artillary Observation Battalion during the Korean Conflict. He belonged to the American Legion Post 106 in Seymour.
He was a volunteer for the East Cicero Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years. Ray was an active member at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Seymour since 1959.
Ray always enjoyed a good laugh, playing cards, baseball, watching things grow, and especially spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children, Joseph (Mary) Ambrosius, Green Bay; Ken (Cindy) Ambrosius, Palmer, A.K.; Audrey (Jim) Barribeau, Little Chute; Susan Ambrosius, Marathon, Fla.; Mary Jo (Tybo) Wilhelms, Holland, Ohio; Gail Ambrosius, Madison; Connie (Barry) Patton, Harrisville, N.H.; Ray Jr. (Cathy) Ambrosius, Appleton; Carl (Denise) Ambrosius, Eagle River; Chris (Harlan) Drephal, Seymour; 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Landwehr, Beulah Van Schyndel, Ethel (Robert) Liebergen; sisters-in-law, Marcella Ambrosius, Rose Kleist, Esther Marlewski, Evelyn (Harvey) Pertulla, Rita Rudzinski; brother-in-law, Stanley (Irene) Rudzinski; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Lucille, Ray was preceded in death by sisters, Reda (Joe) Gerbers, Stella (Bernard) Treml, Rita (Lloyd) Cleven; a brother, Vernon Ambrosius; brothers-in-law, Carl Landwehr, Tony Van Schyndel, John (Johanna) Rudzinski, Frank Rudzinski, Leonard Rudzinski, Leonard Marlewski, Russel Kleist; sister-in-law, Celia (John) Bluma.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. with Fr. Bob Kabat and Ray's son, Deacon Ray Ambrosius, officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Seymour American Legion Post #106.
Online condolences may be expressed at www. muehlboettcher.com
Special thank you to Fr. Bob Kabat and the love and support of his church family at St. John's and also to "Ray's Girls" from Unity Hospice for all their love, care, and concern.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Ambrosius
John Biese
July 6, 2011
Ray,
I was sorry to read about your Dad's death last week. You have my sympathy.
Denise Brincks
July 6, 2011
Ray, Cathy & family, we are so sorry to hear of your father's death. Our prayers are with you and yours as you remember your father's life.
Maury & Denise, Mackville
Gerald & Lois Loos
July 5, 2011
Dear Ray,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's death. You, Cathy and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers that you may feel God's presence as you walk this difficult path. Take gentle care!
Sincerely,
Greg Frederickson
July 5, 2011
Ray, I am sorry to read about your loss. My heart felt prayers go out to and your family.
July 5, 2011
Dear Ambrosius Family, I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ray Ambrosius. I will remember him as a fine gentleman and patriarch of a wonderful family. My conversations with him revealed his genuine character and devotion to his family. I know he dearly missed Lucille, and my sadness is replaced by the joy that I know he has, to be with her again. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With love, Eric Buhyoff
Karen (Van Schyndel) Sobiesczyk
July 4, 2011
To all my cousins and their families, my heart goes out to all of you. Ray was always dearly loved as a favorite uncle and one of my mom's beloved brothers. The stories of their childhood, their hardships, and in losing their mom when they were so young, show their generation withstands and transcends beyond the love of mere human mortality. As mom continues on her life journey, she is looking forward to the day she is with my dad and her family again, so I hope we will find comfort in their joy, but no matter how grown up we are, there is still a tremendous loss in our lives. My deepest sympathies and love, Karen (Van Schyndel) Sobiesczyk
Patti Peters
July 4, 2011
It was a pleasure knowing your Dad. I looked forward to thursday mornings. He was such a gentle, wonderful man and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the family. Patti, one of "Ray's girls".
Katye (Schmit) Charlier
July 4, 2011
Dear Ambrosius Family, your Dad was such a great man of God. He was loved by so many and will be missed dearly. May our Lord bless you all with His constant love.
July 4, 2011
Deacon Ray
May your Father enjoy the rewards of internal Life,,
Tim Hewitt
Dale & Karen Volkman
July 4, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss our neighbor and friend. He enjoyed the radishes and green beans Dale brought him from our garden from time to time. He spoke proudly pf his family. The kindness your parents showed us when we moved to Seymour in 1994 will be a memory of ours.
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