Robert E. Armbruster

Armbruster, Robert E. Of CEDARBURG, Friday, November 16, 2012, age 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary Aileen (nee Behnke), dear father of Joan (the late Steve) Shipman, John (Patricia) Armbruster, Wendy (Ben) Diaz and Peter (Therese) Armbruster, proud grandpa of Stephen, Robbie, Michael, Anna Marie, Alina, John, Peter, Benjamin, Megan, Tyler, Leah and Cassidy. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, parents John and Marie (nee Frank) Armbruster, brother John Armbruster and sisters Aurelia Fish and Grace Pretty. Bob owned Armbruster Jewelers in Cedarburg. He was active with Cedarburg Grafton Rotary Club, Cedarburg Lion's Club and many other organizations. Bob was a veteran of World War II; he had been a navigator on a B-24, which flew missions in Europe. He was well-known as an historian of Cedarburg. The Cedarburg community has lost a dear friend. Bob will be greatly missed, may he rest in peace. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 AM on Wednesday at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church North, 1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg, followed by military honors and burial at the parish cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 4-7PM and Wednesday at church from 9-10 AM. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, the Cedarburg Cultural Center or the American Legion Peter Wollner Post. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Vlad Bezroukov, Dr. Adam King and Horizon Hospice. EERNISSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE 1167 Washington Ave. Cedarburg 262-376-9600 www.eernissefuneralhome.com