Roy "Pud" Ambrosius, 79, of De Pere, went to his Heavenly Home following a short battle with cancer on Thursday May 19, 2016. The son of the late William and Marie (Hartjes) Ambrosius was born August 1, 1936 in De Pere. He attended Nicolet High School. Pud married Beatrice "Bea" Miller Treichel on December 30, 2000. He had served for twelve years in the National Guard Reserves.
Pud was a self-employed contractor since 1973. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and gardening. At the end of the day, he enjoyed a good steak and a great old fashioned. Pud enjoyed watching all sporting events, especially those which involved his children and grandchildren. During the course of his life, he shared many of his talents and treasures, like his venison stew, Christmas cookies and salsa. Most of all, he cherished his time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Bea, three children, Bradley (Peggy) Ambrosius, Brenda (John) Roach, and Bethann (Rob) Foytik, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his step children, Lois (Dale) Van Beek, Lisa (Brian) Johnson. Tracy (Mark) Mason, Scott (Laura) Treichel, twelve step-grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. Siblings Callista (Richard) Buntman, Jack (Pat) Ambrosius, Bill (Jo) Ambrosius, Rose Marie (Gary) Pollatz, one brother-in-law Jerry Richardson. Bea's family further survives; Bonnie (Russell) Priebe, Bev (Pat) McCormick, Carol Just, Sandy Hagenow, Linda (Gary) Kolarik, and Mike (Jane) Treichel. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Lucina Richardson, and Elaine Nick Webb. Pud is further preceded in death by Beas family, Roger Just and Roger Hagenow.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday May 23, 2016. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Family, Suburban Drive at Lourdes Avenue, De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday at the church with Father Tim Shillcox, O. Praem., officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Ambrosius family.
