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Louis E. Amberg Jr.

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Louis Amberg Obituary

PEORIA - Louis E. Amberg Jr., 86, of 3415 N. Sheridan Road, in Peoria, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Christian Buehler Memorial Home.

He was born Aug. 31, 1923, in Peoria to Louis and Frances Lammers Amberg. He married Mary Kay Semlow on June 22, 1946, in Peoria.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years; two daughters, Marianne (Lester) Chernick of Oak Brook and Laura (Rex) Linder of Peoria; and two sons, Louis Amberg III of Groveland, Mass., and Richard (Stacey) Amberg of Peoria; as well as 10 grandchildren, Max (Rene) Chernick, Molly Chernick, Jamie Linder, Stacie Linder, Louis Amberg IV, Harold Amberg, Henry Amberg, Amanda Amberg, Taylor Amberg and Stephanie Amberg; as well as great-granddaughter, Paige Chernick. He also is survived by a sister, Mary (David) DeTrempe of Peoria.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Amberg and Dave Amberg; and one grandson, Mark Linder.

After serving in the U.S. Navy in the Mediterranean and Pacific Theaters during WWII, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1948.

He was president of Christian Buehler Memorial Retirement Home for 38 years and served on its Board of Directors for 48 years. He served as co-trustee of the Phoebe B. Buehler Trust for 32 years. He was president and general manager of the Buehler Supermarket chain of food stores around the United States. Overall, he served the Buehler Foundation for 50 years. He served on the board of directors of Sheridan Bank (later First of America Bank) for 34 years.

He was a member of Mount Hawley Country Club, Creve Coeur Club, Knights of Columbus, Spalding Council 427 as a Third Degree Member, St. Philomena Men's Club and Notre Dame Club of Peoria.

He was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church, where a funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, with the Rev. Donald Henderson and Msgr. Gerald Ward officiating. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at the church, with recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be one hour before the Mass at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in West Peoria, where military rites will be accorded. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Buehler Home Foundation.

Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Amberg

14 Entries

Michael Ochs

September 11, 2019

Louis E. Amberg Jr. was a fine upstanding member of his beloved community. It was a pleasure and honor to express these thoughts to his son Louis III recently, and also to express our condolences for the recent loss of his dear mother Mary Kay.
Michael & Diane Ochs

Jackie Rora

September 20, 2009

Mr. Amberg was a very nice man and truly a gentleman......I have known him for almost 21 years......My thoughts and prayers are with the family now.............Jackie Rora

Diane Ochs

September 18, 2009

Rest in peace Uncle Lou. You always asked "Are you Mary Alice or Diane?" But I think you really knew all along.

Love,

Diane

Edward Johnson

September 18, 2009

Mary Kay,
Diana and Ed are very sad to read of Lou's passing. We will always remember the conversations with Lou at Mt. Hawley. We hope the many happy memories will help you and your family get through this most difficult time. The memories will help us. Our prayers are with you.
Diana & Ed Johnson (Mt. Hawley CC)

Diane & Mike Ochs

September 18, 2009

We feel very fortunate to have known such a fine man as Uncle Lou. Requiescat in Pace.

Peggy & Joe Cannon

September 18, 2009

Our condolences to the family of a very nice person.

September 18, 2009

Laurie & Rex,
Mary & Dave,
Mary Kay
We will always remember your father/brother with a big smile on his face when we finally arrived at the local pub in Amberg, Germany. He was so pleased to be able to connect with some history of his family. What a great gentleman he was.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Jo Ann Randolph

Jan (Miller) Langan

September 17, 2009

Uncle Lou was my favorite uncle. He was always watching out for others. Especially, Janni Leigh, when she had to catch the school bus in front of the house on Isabel. He made sure she was out of the rain or snow by having her come into the garage or the house until the bus came. That is a favorite memory of mine. It was nice to know someone else was watching over Janni, too. He will be missed!

Linda Grier

September 17, 2009

I have been very blessed to know the entire Amberg family and witnessed first hand the strength, wisdom, and knowledge passed on to them by Louis. He will be greatly missed but his love for family will live on forever.

September 17, 2009

So sorry to hear of Mr. Amberg's passing. While I had not met him, I have had the honor of knowing several members of the Amberg family. The entire family is in my prayers. Jo Trompeter, speech/langauge pathologist, IVC #321.

Jayne Gibson

September 17, 2009

Laura & Rex, you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Al Harms

September 17, 2009

Mr. Amberg and his family were always kind and gracious to me when I knew them as a young man. I am sorry for their loss.

Ellen & Joe Solovy

September 17, 2009

We extend our deep and heartfelt condolences.

Carol Gutierrez

September 17, 2009

Mary Kay you and your family are in my prayers at this time. I always liked Lou so very much and had very high respect for him. He was one wonderful guy and will always be remembered.

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