John J. “Jack” Amberg

John J. “Jack” Amberg, 92, of rural Hillsboro passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Elroy. 

He was born Nov. 21, 1922, to John C. and Ella (Bauer) Amberg in Hillsboro. He attended Hillsdale Grade School and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1940. 

Jack was united in marriage to Vilma Stedman on Sept. 18, 1945. He served in the U.S. Army near the end of World War II, 1945–46, in Japan, during the occupation.

He farmed in the town of Hillsboro for many years, along with his brother Edwin, and did custom work. In 1950, he began hauling milk. At first, it was canned milk, and later he hauled bulk milk and was a truck route owner.

Jack also was active in the community, serving as clerk in the Town of Hillsboro for 54 years, 1948–2003; and Hillsboro Farmers Co-op Board member for 47 years, 1947-1994, also serving as president for 32 years. He also was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Hillsboro. He enjoyed watching stock car races and riding motorcycles with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Vilma; his children, Matt (Deb) Amberg of Elkins Park, Penn., Paul (Joelle) Amberg of Hubertus, Wis., and Liz (Patrick) Valencia of Hancock, Mich.; his grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Jake, Amy, Daniel, James, Kenzie, Lexie and Isabel; his nieces and nephews; and his dog, MoJo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Jean Van Loon; and a brother, Edwin Amberg.

A memorial funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at First Congregational Church in Hillsboro, with Rev. Isaac Fleming officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The Picha Funeral Home is assisting the family. For online information, go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com.

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