We Live in Hearts We Leave Behind~Thomas Campbell

A funeral will be held Thursday, December 1^st, 2005 for 84-year-old John Amberger of Perryville, who died Monday, November 28^th, 2005 at his home.

He was born August 22^nd, 1921, the son of Frank and Beatrice (Christisen) Amberger. They preceded him in death.

He married Alberta Pick May 19^th, 1946. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by a son and daughter in law, James and Tina Amberger of Perryville; three daughters and two sons in law, Sharon and Barry Nash of Camarillo, CA, Yvonne and Richard Kirn of Perryville, Kaye Cook of Cape Girardeau; a sister and brother in law, Alice and Norbert Kassel of Perryville; four brothers and two sisters in law, Thomas Amberger of Perryville, Joseph Amberger of Anchorage, AK, Robert and Nancy Amberger, Harold and Margie Amberger, all of Perryville; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Janice VanZandt; four brothers, Stanley, Franklin, Paul and William "Bill" Amberger; two sisters, Marie Amberger and Betty Sutterer.

He was a farmer, and was employed at the Perryville Airport. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving in World War II.

He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville and American Legion Post 133.

Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 30^th, and from 6:30-9 a.m. Thursday, December 1^st at the Young and Sons Chapel in Perryville. An American Legion wake is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel.

A funeral for 84-year-old John Amberger of Perryville will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 1^st, 2005 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. The Rev. Matthew Marks will officiate.

Burial will follow at the Church cemetery. American Legion Post 133 will provide military graveside honors.

You may make memorials to the Immanuel Lutheran School debt fund, or to the Salvation Army.