1928
Louis
2012
Louis Amborn
November 17, 1928 — November 6, 2012
Funeral services for Louis Amborn of Morris, MN will be held Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Reverend Dell Sanderson will be officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery in Morris.
Louis Ferdinand Amborn, son of Louis and Annie (Davis) Amborn, was born November 17, 1928 in Graceville, Minnesota. Louis's family made their home in Stevens County, where he attended Morris Public Schools, graduating from Morris High School. On February 5, 1949, he was united in marriage to Katherine Sheets at Federated church in Morris. The couple lived in the Morris area, where they raised their children and Louis worked as a Lineman and Service Representative for Otter Tail Power Company. On January 15, 1951, Louis was activated into the United States Army National Guard, serving in the Korean War. He was released from active duty on October 12, 1952 but remained a member of the guards. The family returned to the Morris area, where they have continued to make their home.
Louis enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. He was a private man who gave unconditional love to his entire family. His love, kindness and sense of humor were shared with all of his family and a countless number of their friends, all of whom affectionately referred to him as Poppi.
Louis died on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, at the age of 83.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Katherine Amborn of Morris; two sons: Allan (Joyce) Amborn of Morris and Dan (Patsy) Amborn of Luverne; one daughter: Julie (Bob) Ries of Monticello; one sister: Shirley (Don) Goracke of Morris; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Stanley Amborn.
Pallbearers for the service are Louis's grandchildren: Anthony Amborn, Braeden Amborn, Shane Amborn, Tyler Amborn, Daniel Amborn and Craig VanLoy. Honorary pallbearers are Louis's grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Matthew VanLoy, Lleyton Amundson, Amy Henrichs, Ashley Henrichs, Erin Henrichs, McKenna Amborn, Kimberly VanLoy, Nicole VanLoy and Noelle VanLoy. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Louis Ferdinand Amborn, son of Louis and Annie (Davis) Amborn, was born November 17, 1928 in Graceville, Minnesota. Louis's family made their home in Stevens County, where he attended Morris Public Schools, graduating from Morris High School. On February 5, 1949, he was united in marriage to Katherine Sheets at Federated church in Morris. The couple lived in the Morris area, where they raised their children and Louis worked as a Lineman and Service Representative for Otter Tail Power Company. On January 15, 1951, Louis was activated into the United States Army National Guard, serving in the Korean War. He was released from active duty on October 12, 1952 but remained a member of the guards. The family returned to the Morris area, where they have continued to make their home.
Louis enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. He was a private man who gave unconditional love to his entire family. His love, kindness and sense of humor were shared with all of his family and a countless number of their friends, all of whom affectionately referred to him as Poppi.
Louis died on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, at the age of 83.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Katherine Amborn of Morris; two sons: Allan (Joyce) Amborn of Morris and Dan (Patsy) Amborn of Luverne; one daughter: Julie (Bob) Ries of Monticello; one sister: Shirley (Don) Goracke of Morris; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Stanley Amborn.
Pallbearers for the service are Louis's grandchildren: Anthony Amborn, Braeden Amborn, Shane Amborn, Tyler Amborn, Daniel Amborn and Craig VanLoy. Honorary pallbearers are Louis's grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Matthew VanLoy, Lleyton Amundson, Amy Henrichs, Ashley Henrichs, Erin Henrichs, McKenna Amborn, Kimberly VanLoy, Nicole VanLoy and Noelle VanLoy. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
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