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Ambrose Koenigs Obituary
Ambrose M. Koenigs, 97, formerly of Malone/Johnsburg, passed into the hands of his Almighty Father on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, with his family at his side.
On September 14, 1919, he was born to Joseph and Mary Diedrich Koenigs.
He married Dorothy Lefeber on October 20, 1941, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fond du Lac. In October of 2016, they celebrated 75 years of marriage.
Ambrose and his wife farmed in the Johnsburg area most of their lives. He worked various jobs in his early years, but farming was his life-long ambition.
He was a life-long member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg, a volunteer for the Calumet Fire Department, and a frequent volunteer for Loaves & Fishes. He was an active participant with the Pipe Senior Citizens Group, serving as president for many years. He enjoyed playing cards, visiting friends, attending sports events, and gambling.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Jeanne (Gerald) Janiak of Fond du Lac; a son, Joseph (Sandy) Koenigs of Franklin; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and four sisters-in-law: Dorothy (Richard) Koenigs, Lois (Raymond) Koenigs, Betty (Francis) Koenigs, and Elaine (Harold) Lefeber.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marianne Stephany; a son-in-law, Michael Stephany; a granddaughter, Annette Lunn; a grandson, Todd Stephany; two sisters: Marie Gau and Esther Wollersheim; two brothers: Richard and Raymond; and brothers-in-law.
VISITATION: The visitation will be from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, N9288 Hwy W, Johnsburg.
SERVICE: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday at church with Fr. Gary Wegner, O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Cremation will follow the traditional service.
Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home and Marquardt Hospice for the excellent care given to Ambrose during his time in their care.
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May 29, 2017
Dorothy, Jeanne, Jerry, and Joe:
My hearts and prayers are with you at this time. What a wonderful and kind man was your husband and father. Keep and cherish the memories.
Rosie Haensgen
May 28, 2017
In loving memory
Rosie Haensgen
May 28, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Dorthy and her family from the Rosie Haensgen family. Ambrose was the best neighbor who always greeted you with a smile and kindness. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Darlene Vollmer
May 28, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May all your memories give you comfort and help ease your loss.
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