Leo Francis ARMBRUST Sr.

Leo ARMBRUST Obituary

ARMBRUST, Leo Francis Sr., passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012, the day of his 84th birthday. He resided in Sebring, Florida. He was a loving husband to his wife of 63 years and was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends and neighbors knew him as a giving, caring, Christian man, always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by the countless lives he touched. Leo was born on August 31, 1928, in Hamilton, Ohio. At the age of 22, he became a fourth generation baker and operated Armbrust Brother's Bakery, founded by his great grandfather. In 1951, he was awarded the Anheuser Busch Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. After moving to Florida in 1959, Leo eventually became facilities supervisor for Immaculate Conception in Hialeah as well as at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida for a total of 29 years. Leo and his wife, Pauline, retired to Sebring, Florida in 1992, where he enjoyed many years hosting family members and friends in their home on Lake Josephine. He was a parishioner of St. Catherine Catholic Church and a cherished member of his neighborhood and community. Leo holds a Masters in Baking from the American Baking Institute in Chicago, was a charter member of the Monkey Mutual Aide Society, and was a fourth degree knight of the Father Andrew Brown Assembly in Hamilton, Ohio. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Helen-Sheyer Armbrust; his three sisters, Mary Welsh, Dolores Kramer and Marjorey Laney; and brother, John "Buzzie" Armbrust, killed in action on Iwo Jima. He is survived by his wife, Pauline E. (Schick) Armbrust; his sister, Laverne Colligan in Hamilton, Ohio; his two sons, Reverend Leo F. Armbrust, Jr. and John Henry Armbrust (Pauline); two daughters, Mary Kappes Dirr (Darien) and Margaret Helen Brown (Eric); eight grandchildren, Kevin Kappes, Jr., John Kappes, James Kappes, Gregory Dirr, Erica A. (Brown) Soto and grandson-in-law Odeviz Soto, Stephanie Brown, Courtney Armbrust and Nicole Armbrust; and five great grandchildren, James Kappes Jr., Anastasiya Kappes, Taylor Kappes, Ashley Kappes and Felix Soto. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 6 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Epiphany, located at 8235 S.W. 57 Avenue (Red Road) in Miami, Florida.

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Published by TBO.com from Sep. 3 to Sep. 5, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Leo ARMBRUST

15 Entries

Yolanda (Yoli) Cory

September 8, 2012

Dear Father Leo,
Ralph and I extend our deepest condolences for the loss of your dad.
With Love and Prayers,

Terri Kleier-Tenore

September 7, 2012

I am deeply sorry to hear of "Uncle Leo's" passing. I always will think of you all as my family, with fond memories.

Elmer Fackey & The Fackey Family

September 6, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Mr./Mrs. Manuel and Elisa Rodriguez

September 6, 2012

Fr. Leo: You and your family are in our prayers.

DOROTHY & JACK McCULLOCH

September 6, 2012

FOND MEMORIES OF A FRIENDSHIP NOT FORGOTTEN ON THE SHORES OF LAKE JOSEPHINE

Roy Barreto

September 6, 2012

Dear Father Leo, very sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your family.

Doug & Rose McCulloch

September 6, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Martin and Bea Hernandez

September 6, 2012

Fr Leo and family: from our hearts, please feel our deepest simpaty and prayers in this times of sorrow. At the same time don´t forget to count your blessings...We love you
Martin and Bea Hernandez WPB

September 5, 2012

Dear Fr.Leo and Family,

We are very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

The Fallon Family,
Ron, Patti and Matt, Mike and Anne,and Brian
and Brian.

Howard and Beverlee Schnellenberger

September 4, 2012

Dear Father Leo:
We are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of you dear DAD we send our love to you , your Mom and family. We send our Love and will keep you all in our prayers
Love you
Howard and Beverlee Schnellenberger

September 4, 2012

Lots of good memories--school, visits, and pal n around Bob and Dee Dee

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory

September 4, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mary Jane (Long) Henry

September 4, 2012

I have fond memories of Mr. Leo and the Armbrust family. It was my pleasure to have lived approximately four doors from Armbrust Brothers Bakery when my family moved to Washington Street in Hamilton, Ohio, around 1957. I frequented the bakery not only because my parents sent me there for bread but also because I found the treats irresistible.

Mr. Leo's family lived just two doors from mine and his daughter, a feisty little "Mary Ann", befriended me; we remained playmates until they moved away.

I never forgot the Armbrust family and have often thought of them over the years. I never knew where they had moved until seeing this obituary.

Thank you, Mr. Armbrust, for the "sweet" memories.

My deepest condolences to the family.

Linda Webb

September 3, 2012

Dear Laverne,
Sorry for the loss of your brother . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers .

Sincerely,
Linda Webb

September 3, 2012

Dear Fr. Leo and family,
Joan and I want to express our sympathy to you, Epiphany is our parish and we know that you will be well received we are out of town but our thoughts and prayers are with you all and the soul of your father. Sincerely Joan and Earl Welbaum

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