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1955
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2009
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Joseph Ambrose Obituary
Ambrose was born on March 28, 1955, to Milton and Esther (Jonak) Ambrose in St. Paul. He grew up on a farm between Elba and St. Paul. He graduated from Elba Public School in 1973 and attended Central Community College in Hastings, where he received a certificate in mechanics.
He married Linda C. Jensen on June 14, 1975. The couple lived in Hastings and later moved to a family farm near Elba. He farmed and worked for Wells' Plumbing. From 1986 to 1987 he moved to Saudi Arabia and worked on a wheat irrigation farm. When he returned to Elba, he started his own plumbing business, Ambrose Plumbing. He also worked for the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. In 1998 the Ambrose family moved into the town of Elba and bought Grover's Bar. He joined the Waldinger Company in 2001 where he worked for the plumber's union accomplishing jobs around Nebraska and Iowa. His job brought his family to Yutan, where they reside.
He was a member of the Mead Catholic Church where he enjoyed playing music for mass. He was also a member of the Plumbers Union Local 16.
He is survived by his wife; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Carrie (Rieck) Ambrose; grandchildren, Carter and Maverick, all of Bennett; daughters and son-in-law, KellyJo (Ambrose) and Robert Everson of Lincoln and Kayla and son, Ryan Ambrose, both of Yutan; his mother of St. Paul; brothers and sister-in-law, Carl and Barbara (Nelsen) Ambrose of Buckeye, Ariz., and Craig Ambrose of St. Paul; sister and brother-in-law, Michelle (Ambrose) Boyle of Pierre, Australia and Beverly (Ambrose) and Michael Fitzsimmons of Dannebrog; many nieces and nephew and other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Yutan; Visitation on Wednesday, June 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jacobsen Greenway Funeral Home in St. Paul with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elba. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
Reichmuth Funeral Home of Yutan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ambrose
joe palmer
June 13, 2009
hi
June 12, 2009
Linda and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers in the loss of Joe. (We are second cousins). May God comfort all of you during this most difficult time.
Norman Ambrose
Anne Ambrose
Sandy (Ambrose) and Art Kavan (Oro Valley, Az.)
Donna J. Fredrick
June 11, 2009
Elba lost a good friend and a wonderful man,I know he hasn't lived here for awhile but was loved by all. Our thoughts and Prayers are with his family.
Rodney, Deb, Jeremy, Nathan, Nicholas, Marlene Meyer
June 11, 2009
Linda & Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Joe will be missed but will be forever in yours and our hearts. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Phillip Ambrose
June 11, 2009
I will miss you, uncle Joe. You were always quick with a smile, a joke, and a hug.
Christine Jonak-Guidi
June 10, 2009
Hi LInda, I just heard...so sorry for your loss...Carl was my cousin and when us "Jonak kids: Christy, Jackie, Todd and Jeff" were younger, we visited the Ambroses on the farm and had such a great time....Please accept my condolences.
Gale and Helen Lassen
June 9, 2009
Linda and Family:
You have our deepest sympathy.Life is un-fair.But remember the good times,because that's what Joe would of wanted.Will always remember his smile and how he tried to make everyone laugh.He was the life of the party.He love to joke around.He was always thinking.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the
family.Your Dannevirke Neighbors.
Alison L. Rasmussen
June 9, 2009
Linda & Family: After seeing you all tonight and the lines of people who came to celebrate Joe's life, I hope you find comfort in knowing that Joe was a man who touched so, so many lives. I am deeply sorry for you loss, and as many people echoed tonight, Joe was a man who was loved by all. May God grant you strength and peace during this time, and know that Joe is continuing to do great work for the Lord. God bless you all.
Chris & Teresa Pedersen
June 9, 2009
Linda & family, We are so very sorry for your loss! Joe was a great man who was loved by all. May you feel comfort knowing Joe is with the Good Lord now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
ed and vicky smith
June 9, 2009
Linda and family;
words can not express the sympathy I and my family are feeling for you now. The whderfull memeories from or childhood, playing on the farm and sneaking out late at night. I Love you sooo much and please know that this pain will pass w/ time, just hold tight to those amazing memories and smile.... I will bet Joe will be smiling right beside you. God Bless you and rest in the loving arm sof God.. He has a plan, some times I wish he would give us a heads up as to what is coming but not always. Just know my heart is w/ you as youpass thru this very difficult time. If there is anything you need please let us know.. My phone # is 308-389-6177
Jim & Marlene Olsen
June 9, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Ambrose family. At this time of sorrow, may you be comforted by the memories you hold. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary and Linda Lassen
June 9, 2009
Linda and Family,
So many things in life are unfair and this is certainly one of them. The Good Lord must have needed to special person to take Joe so early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. Keep the faith.
June 9, 2009
To the Ambrose Family, There are so many things in life that are unfair and this is certainly one of them. The Good Lord must have needed someone special to take Joe so early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gary and Linda Lassen, St. Paul, NE
Sarah Sweeney
June 9, 2009
To Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you all get through this difficult time...I would like to be there for my friend Kayla has she goes through this but I am not home at the moment and won't be for a while. I just want her and her family to know that I will pray for them.
Cameron & Stacy Hoppes & family
June 9, 2009
Linda and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Joe was a wonderful man who lived life to its fullest and he will never be forgotten.
May God bless you and keep you close during these difficult days.
Sara (Donscheski) Roy
June 9, 2009
KellyJo and Family,
It saddens my Heart to think that you lost a very special man in your life. I'll never forget Joe's smiling face and kind words he seemed to speak to everyone. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, and just remember he will always be with you.
Bob and Mary Ann Pilus
June 9, 2009
Linda and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Joe. We will miss him so much always a kind word and upbeat come back. Joe was always the first to offer help and seemed to know how to do everything. We will miss him very much. He was one of happiest person we have ever met. Joe will brighten heaven with his smile.
John & Jodie Limbach
June 9, 2009
You never know what to say when something this tragic happens except we are so sorry for your loss. Ryan and Kayla, everyone knows how much both of your parents love you. You are amazing people and have a wonderful family. We're thinking of you all.
Brad and Audrey Thomsen
June 9, 2009
Linda, Kelly, and family,
We were shocked to say the least when we heard the news. The world has lost a great man but the lord had his place ready. Please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything you can call us.
Wayne Deininger
June 9, 2009
Linda and family, you don't how much we will miss Joe and his friendly, upbeat, approach to life. Always a treat to visit and spend time with him. Wish we'd done more. Will never forget his big smile and great laugh. One of a kind.
Carl & Barb Ambrose
June 9, 2009
Rest in Peace, Brother.
Mandy Straka
June 9, 2009
KellyJo & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. Take Care, Mandy (Poss) Straka
Lou & Rhonda Orr
June 9, 2009
Linda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Joe is someone who was always upbeat, fun, and just a great guy to be around. He will be greatly missed.
Trudy, Russ, and Rachael Zellmer
June 9, 2009
Linda and Family,
I was so sad to hear about your loss. No words can heal your pain at this time. Just know there are many friends and family that are here for you now and forever.
Abby Wells
June 9, 2009
Kelly Jo and family-
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Karen Sekora
June 9, 2009
Linda and Family. So sorry to hear about Joe. We had a lot of good times with the both of you here in Hastings. He was a hard working guy who put family and friends first. Our skiing trips to Colorado were the best and we will never forget our good friend. He kept the old red van road worthy to make it to CO. even if we had to push start it. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Karen Sekora and family
Denny and Vicki Salmon
June 9, 2009
Linda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go with you. Remember softball in Hastings, Ne. a long time ago. What fun we had. Joe will be missed. All our love. Vicki and Denny
Pat Oldham
June 9, 2009
Linda & family, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He is with the Lord now. I can remember when we were in high school I could tell his laugh from any body else's and he always had a smile on his face.
hank sauer
June 8, 2009
Linda and family: I will miss joe very much.He always came to talk to me after any veteran ceremony. At memorial day services he came to me and thanked me, said
he enjoyed it very much. I miss him. Hank Sauer Yutan
June 8, 2009
Linda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Joe will be missed a great deal, he was such a thoughtful and kind man. We will always be here for you.
Darla, Kayla, and Kelsey Miller
Stacey Vencil
June 8, 2009
Linda & Family,
Our love and prayers go out to you. Joe was a wonderful man, loved by all. He will be missed. Lean on your friends for strength, we are here.
Love, Stacey & family
June 8, 2009
Dear Ambrose family,
I was very saddened this morning, upon returning from vacation, when I heard about Joe. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Although I didn't know him very long, the times at the Other Bar speaking with him and your family will never be forgotten. His kindness and his smile will never be forgotten. May God keep you in His loving care in this difficult time. My prayers to all of you.
Dee Elder (the Other Bar)
Clay & Kristin Gochenour
June 8, 2009
Linda & Family ~ We want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with in this time of loss. Joe was a great man and will be greatly missed. God Bless You~ Clay & Kristin Gochenour and family
Gerald and Beth Timperley
June 8, 2009
Linda and Family-
We are so very sorry about the loss of your Joe. We are in Canada until Friday but Jon and Lisa told us the sad news. We always enjoyed being around your wonderful family and will be thinking about you all during this most difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerald and Beth Timperley
Joseph Koenig
June 8, 2009
Joe was one of the most knowledgable plumbers I've ever worked with. He was always courteous and friendly with everyone he worked with. He was a good man and we shall all miss him. I was lucky to have worked with him.
richard and maurine fitzsimmons
June 8, 2009
Linda and family,so sorry for your loss,our prayers are with you.out deepest sympathy.
Darin and Susie Egr
June 8, 2009
Linda and Family~
We are so sorry for you loss. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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