Harold Ambrosius, 89, of De Pere, died unexpectedly on Friday June 12, 2015. The son of the late Joseph and Dora (Gevers) Ambrosius was born September 15, 1925 in De Pere . He married Lila Kuske on December 30, 1944 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Oneida. She preceded him in death on June 3, 1996. Harold drove truck for Consolidated Freightways for twenty-six years. He was a volunteer member of the Hobart Fire Department for 26 years. Harold was a well-liked member of the community and liked doing favors for his relatives and friends. He was a handy man and enjoyed working on projects. He and Lila operated several taverns in the area for many years. Survivors include his children, Bonnie (John) Van Lanen, Harold Jr. "Sputsie" (Donna) Ambrosius and Lori (Wayne) Mostek, Rick (Shelly) Ambrosius, daughter-in-law, Pat Ambrosius, sisters-in-law, Helen and Glady Ambrosius, eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. He is further survived by Lila's family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila, one son, Jerry, one grand-daughter. brothers, Francis, Howard and Carlton Ambrosius, sisters, Josie LaCount, Ceil Krautkramer, Margaret Olejniczak, Jeanette Van Den Berg, and Sister Jean Marie Ambrosius (Aunt Mike). Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 3:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday evening, June 18, 2015. Visitation will continue after 9:30 am on Friday June 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oneida until time of service. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am Friday at the church with Father David Koch, officiating. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Ambrosius family. A memorial fund has been established. The family extends a special thanks to Hobart Fire Department and the other departments who offered mutual aid to the family, including Oneida and Town of Lawrence. In addition, special thanks to Hobart Police Departments, St. Vincent Emergency Staff, family, friends and neighbors.