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Arthur Armbrust Obituary
Arthur A. Armbrust, born Sept. 10, 1927 in Wheaton Illinois, died June 25, 2009 in his home. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Vada (Doyle) Armbrust; seven children, Carol (Dan) Doody, Dave (Karen)
Armbrust, Jan (Dennis) Beck, Steve (Janet)
Armbrust, Rich
(Marianne) Armbrust, Mary (Chuck)
DeMars, and Mike (Tammy) Armbrust; 30 grandchildren, Adam, Rachel (Chris)
Griffith, and Sara Doody; Doyle, Kyle and Rose Armbrust, Nicole (Jimmy) Rogers, Lauren, Mark and Brian Beck, Danny, Jake, Jessica, Genna, Matt, Luke and Nick
Armbrust,Patrick, Sean, Kellie, Casey, and Claire Armbrust, Charlie, Annie, Grace and Ryan DeMars and Jack, Emma, Julia and Colt Armbrust. He is also survived by his sister Betty Sonnek; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; he was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Clara Armbrust. Visitation Sunday noon to 7 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. (1 blk. E. of Naperville Rd.) Wheaton. Prayers at the funeral home Monday 11 a.m. to St. Michael Church, 310 S. Wheaton Ave. Wheaton, Funeral Mass 12 noon. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the new science wing at St. Francis High School, 2130 W. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189, St. Michael's Church of Wheaton, Interfaith Food Pantry of Carol Stream, or Wheaton Public Library. Funeral Info, 630-668-0016 or
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Armbrust
Joe & Gloria Martin
July 26, 2009
Dear Veda and family,
Just learned of Art's death. Joe and I have many fond memories of Art while we were in Wheaton. All our prayers are with you and know all will miss his smile and great thoughts.
Joe and Gloria Martin The Villages, Fl.
Kiki Felgenhauer
July 5, 2009
Mary, I am so so sorry. I just today (July 5) saw the article in the Daily Herald. My best to you and your family.
Brian & Judy Anderson
July 1, 2009
We will truly miss Art. So many smiles come to mind when we think of him. Prayers are with you Veda and family.
We love you~
Bob and Susie Keniston
July 1, 2009
Dear Vada and Family: My husband Bob and I were very sorry to hear of the loss of Art. Although we never met him, our hearts are with you and your family. My he be in God's hands today.
Judy Wiesbrock Fabrizius
June 30, 2009
My heart goes out to the Armbrust family during this sad time. I have known this wonderful Armbrust family all of my life. As a little girl, I loved riding horses and ponies with Rich. How could you not have a huge crush on Dave and Steve? I loved playing with little Mikey and Mary and playing volleyball with Mrs. Armbrust and the other Doyle sisters. Those beautiful sisters Jan and Carol, I always wanted to be as pretty as they were and still are. I truly enjoyed seeing Mr. Armbrust smile and listening to his heartwarming, joyful and wonderful stories. I truly cannot remember not seeing a smile on Mr. Armbrust’s face. The Armbrust family has always been large part of the Wiesbrock Family. Now Mr. Armbrust is with my Dad guiding us and watching over us all.
Someday I will see your wonderful smile at the Pearly Gates Mr. Armbrust as you welcome me home to heaven with my Dad. Thank you for the great memories. Love you so! Judy
Mike & Maria Hench
June 29, 2009
Carol and family, our most heartfelt sympathies go out to you. One life, well lived, is a beautiful thing. Love and prayers...
Patti Finnnegan
June 29, 2009
To The Armbrust Family,
My continued prayers and thoughts are with you... I was so glad I could be at "Uncle Art's" services. I love you all...
At the Funeral Mass I stopped and thanked my parents for giving me the best Godparents anyone could ask for.
Hugs & Blessings, Patti (Wehrli) Finnegan
June 29, 2009
Our hearts go out to Carol and all her family for their loss.
With love, Chuck and Marilyn - Portland OR
Kim Kletschke
June 29, 2009
Dear Vada and family,
We just learned of Art's passing from Harold Gaede this morning. We've all lost a tremendous human being. Our dad always thought the world of Art and even though we seldom got to be with him personally, it almost seemed like we knew him well through mom and dad's stories. I guess the three of them are all re-united now in a 'better' place.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Kim, Kal, Jean, Jane Kletschke and families.
June 29, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with your entire family in this time of sorrow & grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Gene & Donna Darnell
Karen Loan Anonich
June 29, 2009
Dear Armbrust Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. It has been a pleasure to know Art, Veda, and other family members.
June 28, 2009
Dear Armbrusts All -
I'm sure the condolences will continue to cascade in from near and far - as they should - for this angel, husband, hero, father, icon, grandpa. A remarkable person whose leaving leaves us all so sad.
But, I can't help but think how lucky you all are because he was yours. We may have known him but you had him and he had you....in a way none of us knew.
And that special privilege and its consequences never goes away. It merely grows and grows and grows. You are so blessed and Art is so grateful.
The Doodys in Seattle
Ray & Judy Mazzolini
June 28, 2009
Steve Armbrust and family you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time, God Bless You all. Ray and Judy Mazzolini
June 28, 2009
Steve Armbrust and family you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time, God Bless You all. Ray and Judy Mazzolini
Kristi & John Pokornowski and Family
June 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We are grateful that we have had the chance to spend time with him, listening to his stories and laughing.
He is an amazing man who has touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. As you celebrate his life may the memories that you hold bring you comfort and live with you.
June 27, 2009
I am deeply sadden by the lost of a person with a grand smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Mark McCleary
Daniel Rysn
June 27, 2009
Dear Vada & Family,
May dear Art rest in Christ's peace! I join all of you in thanking our Lord for his grace-filled life. I shall offer Mass for him on Monday. I hope to be with you tomorrow. Love.
Bishop Dan Ryan
Jacquie Bannec (Brummel)
June 27, 2009
What stood out the most to me was Mr. Armbrust's larger than life smile! He always made everyone feel like part of the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 26, 2009
We extend our deepest sympathy.
Rose & Ed Schembor, Westbury, New York
June 26, 2009
May the Angels conduct thee into Paradise, Art. I've always enjoyed stopping at the shop, from Clarence on, to see how things were going,
whenever I came in from San Francisco.
I hope to continue stopping in. May the Peace of Christ be with you, Art, and with your beautiful family.
Tim and Lynne Borter
Greg Loerzel
June 26, 2009
The Armbrusts were my second family when I was growing up on Elm St.
Art and my father were best of friends and were always up to something together. Whether it be writing and publishing a book or campaigning for something political. I have always had the greatest respect and admiration for these two great men and fine influences on my life. Art truly exemplified the greatest generation ever. Art was also one of the greatest story tellers ever and I would hang onto every word as a child.(Lake Kegonsa's Walleye Alley.) He may have also been a great influence as to why I got into sales ...I think I use some of his stories even today, ever so slightly altered & embellished to fit the situation, just as he'd have coached me. Why is it I picture Art entering the Pearly Gates being announced by Ed McMahon, "Herrrre's Arty!" accompanied by Farah & MJ. Art would say "Look who I brought with me." Only he would mispronounce their names ...or get them wrong all together. I will miss Art as I miss my own father. Yet, I know they are now together sharing stories and probably drinking a whitey while planning only God knows what(literally). I'm sure the two of them are providing quite a bit of entertainment in Heaven ...Let's pray that they don't wear out their welcome.
Matt Wiesbrock
June 26, 2009
I can see them all now - Art, Roy and Ralph - Ernie - Don, Ornie, and Dick - Doug - John, Al, Ed and Joe - Bob, Joe and Bill, Gene, Don and Dennis - John, Tony and Edward - giving Mr. Armbrust a hug, handshake and his driver as they all head to the first tee!
Dino DesLauriers
June 26, 2009
Chuck/Mary and Family,
Art will be missed more than anyone can imagine but always remember the special times you've had together as they will soon bring smiles to your face that will seem so far away during this sad time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
June 26, 2009
My condolences to the family.
Michelle (Jungels) Petersen
Jim and Rosemary Ross
June 26, 2009
I only had the pleasure of meeting Art once. But I do know that his son-in-law, Dan Doody, always spoke of him and his own father as his two "Heros." From all of Dan's stories, clearly, Art Armbrust was a remarkable man and one dearly loved by his family and friends.
Our prayers are with him and his wife, children, grandchildren and extended family. May the Lord welcome him to Heaven with open arms.
Gary & Karen Gilroy
June 26, 2009
So sorry to hear of Art's passing. He was a great ambassador for Wheaton, St. Mike's and St. Francis. Our sympathy to the family.
Marylou and Rich Ciombor
June 26, 2009
Dear Vada and family, How sad we feel at the loss of Art. We will always remember his humor and warmth. The love he had for his family showed in his smile whenever we talked with him about the kids. We have been praying for him for some time. We will continue to pray for all of you. St. Francis will miss a great fan. Sorry we cannot be with you at this time but we sure have been thinking of you all. Your friends Marylou and Rich Ciombor (Englewood, Fl.)
Sindy Rogers
June 26, 2009
I met Art at my restaurant, Manhattan's. He knew my mother Marcella Muehlfelt and always commented how much I look like her.
He came in had a quick bowl of soup often and I always sat with him and chatted about life in his day and today. A good man who touched my life and I will miss him.
Sincerely
Sindy Muehlfelt Rogers
Anne (Wiesbrock) Gorenz
June 26, 2009
What a pleasure, joy and honor to call Mr. Armbrust and his lovely family dear friends. He was always a such pleasure to see and be around. He was always smiling and telling stories. His favorite one to share was the one of when Rich and I were nine years old driving a truck at the old Wheaton farm. I was steering barely able to see over the steering wheel, Rich was sitting right beside me running the gas and brake. Mr. Armbrust was driving toward us and Rich and I waved and smiled as we continued driving by as if nothing was wrong. Mr. Armbrust will be sadly missed, yet his amazing legacy will carry on and be always remembered. Thank you for all your love and our thoughts are with the family always.
Gregg Slapak
June 26, 2009
A pillar of our community. He will be missed and remembered.
Chris Gilroy
June 26, 2009
I will always think of Mr. Armbrust as an icon of Wheaton, St. Mike's and St. Francis. He is a man who gave more than he asked. He is, and will continue to be missed.
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Armbrust family, his greatest legacy.
The Falvey's
June 26, 2009
With deepest condolences to the Armbrust family.
The Falvey's
Bob & Merry May Scott
June 26, 2009
When my Nephew Matt Wiesbrock called me Thursday to tell me that Art had passed away, My wife (Merry May Pabst Scott) and I were quite saddened to learn this, and our prayers are with Vada and their 7 children.
Having first met Art back in '45, he never seemed to lose his identity of a gentleman.
Living in Tennessee, the last time I saw Art was when he Eulogized my brother-in-Law Ed Wiesbrock back in '98.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Vada, along with your children.
Bob & Merry May Scott
Jerry & Sandy Douglas
June 26, 2009
Art was a good friend and a very fine commissioner for the Wheaton Park district.
Art Fitzner
June 26, 2009
Art and I are friends going back to our days at Wheaton High School. I have many happy memories of our times there. He was a loyal and true friend. My condolence to his family.
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